Senior Quality Control Inspector

Socket.dev; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 46,494 - 58,272; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match

Equity grants

EAP program

Job summary

Ursa Major is hiring a Senior Quality Control Inspector to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality aerospace products. You will support design and manufacturing teams, perform complex inspections, and contribute to weekend inspection operations on a three 12‑hour shift schedule (Fri–Sun).

The role reports to the Quality Control Manager and requires GD&T, drawing literacy, and experience with metrology equipment. Colorado compensation is disclosed and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of quality control/inspection in aerospace or precision machining.
• Ability to read drawings and GD&T standards.
• Experience with metrology tools and various inspection equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical, dimensional, and visual inspections of parts and subassemblies.
• Operate manual and automated inspection equipment.
• Review supplier documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Record inspection results and documentation clearly.
• Author Discrepancy Reports when needed.
• Support MRB inventory and clearance activities.
• Assist calibration and maintenance of inspection equipment.
• Mentor junior inspectors and support quality management.

Skills

GD&T

Reading drawings

Metrology equipment

Aerospace QC experience

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CMM

Height stands

Profilometers

Comparators

Job description

The future of aerospace and defense starts here.

Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands.

The Senior Quality Control Inspector’s primary focus will be ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality products that meet our customer’s expectations. Supporting the manufacturing and design teams to ensure the parts and materials used in the manufacture of our products meet the specification requirements and aerospace standards. We are looking for an individual to add to the Weekend Inspection Team, ensuring that complex checks are performed accurately and that communication is smooth. This position is scheduled for three 12-hour shifts, Friday through Sunday, supporting weekend inspection operations.

This role reports to the Quality Control Manager with support from manufacturing planning and other Quality roles, such as Quality Engineers Supplier Quality Engineers.

Responsibilities:

• Perform electrical, dimensional, and/or visual inspections as appropriate for procured or manufactured parts and subassemblies
• Operate manual and automated test and inspection equipment
• Review submitted supplier documentation as required (material and/or special process) for accuracy and completeness
• Perform part and subassembly inspection or testing
• Record legible, complete, and accurate inspection results and other documentation
• Author Discrepancy Reports (DR) as needed
• Support MRB inventory and clearance activities
• Assist in calibration and maintenance of inspection equipment and update the calibration recall tracking system
• Guide and mentor junior quality control inspectors
• Other duties as assigned by Quality Management

Required Qualifications:

• Technical schooling preferred (high school diploma minimum requirement)
• 5+ years of experience in quality control/inspection experience in a precision machining or aerospace environment (aerospace preferred)
• Ability to read drawings and standards
• Significant experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Skill using standard inspection tools, methods, and reporting requirements
• Previous experience with various types of metrology equipment used in performing dimensional or electrical inspections including their capabilities and limitations
• Experience in a moderate volume and mix manufacturing environment

Desired Experience:

• Experience operating automated inspection equipment such as comparators, height stands, surface profilometers, CMM, or similar
• Aerospace industry or machine shop experience
• ASQ CQI Certification
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $33.75 - $42.30 per hour, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can't quantiFy for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.

Classification: Full-time Non-Exempt

Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)

• Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
• Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
• Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
• Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
• EAP Program
• Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match
• Equity Grants in the Company

NOTE: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.

Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents).

Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

We’re an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.