Senior Quality Control Inspector

InvestedintheMission; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Medical, dental, vision insurance

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Ursa Major is seeking a Senior Quality Control Inspector to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality propulsion and defense components, meeting aerospace standards. You will support manufacturing and design teams, verify parts and materials, and maintain clear inspection records.

Reporting to the Inspection Lead, you will perform electrical, dimensional, and visual inspections, operate inspection equipment, review supplier documentation, and mentor junior inspectors in a fast-paced, regulated

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of quality control/inspection experience in a precision machining environment.
• Ability to read drawings and standards and interpret GD&T.
• Experience with automated inspection equipment such as CMM, comparators, height gauges or profilometers.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments (AS9100, ISO9001, ISO13485) or similar.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical, dimensional, and visual inspections for procured or manufactured parts and subassemblies.
• Operate manual and automated test and inspection equipment.
• Review supplier documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform part and subassembly inspection or testing.
• Record legible, complete inspection results and documentation.
• Author Discrepancy Reports (DR) as needed.
• Assist in calibration and maintenance of inspection equipment and update recall tracking.
• Guide and mentor junior quality control inspectors.

Skills

Read drawings

GD&T

Inspection methods

CMM usage

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CMM

Height gauges

Surface 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.

Our products and technologies require an extraordinary team. A team that will mold tomorrow’s technologies while deploying today’s best. We are an intrinsically motivated team that has a passion for solving problems and empowering each other every day to develop our skills, knowing that there is always room for growth.

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 Inspection Team, ensuring that complex checks are performed accurately and that communication is smooth.

This role reports to the Inspection Lead with support from manufacturing, planning and other Quality roles, such as Quality Engineers and 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
• 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:

• High School Diploma
• 5+ years of experience in quality control/inspection experience in a precision machining environment
• Ability to read drawings and standards
• Significant experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Skill using standard inspection methods, and reporting requirements
• Experience operating automated inspection equipment such as comparators, height stands, surface profilometers, CMM, or similar
• Experience in a moderate volume and mix manufacturing environment
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environment such as AS9100, ISO9001, ISO13485 or similar

Desired Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in quality control/inspection experience in an aerospace environment
• ASQ CQI Certification
• Advanced technical schooling

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $33.12 - $41.40 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.

No outside recruiters, please.