Senior Spaceflight Quality Inspector

PDS Tech, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Senior Quality Control Inspector to support a cutting-edge spaceflight program in Irvine, CA. The role emphasizes safety, airworthiness, and high-quality outcomes across spacecraft components and flight hardware.

You will lead inspections, review records, and generate NCRs while collaborating with engineering, management, and production teams. This senior position requires extensive aerospace experience and a strong commitment to precision and safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in aerospace parts and components.
• Hands-on experience in an MRO, manufacturing, maintenance and overhaul, or airline environment.
• Strong knowledge of inspection standards, techniques, and QMS requirements.
• Ability to read, interpret, and evaluate manufacturing documentation and work instructions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating across teams.
• Proven commitment to safety, quality, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Performing scheduled inspections to ensure workmanship meets industry standards and complies with Manufacturing Work Instructions.
• Conducting preliminary, in-progress, and final inspections on all processed articles.
• Reviewing manufacturing records, work orders, and forms for completeness and accuracy prior to release for return to service.
• Inspecting for defects, damage, identification, and dimensional accuracy using measurement tools and inspection techniques.
• Following and documenting complex inspection processes, entering inspection results and quality data accurately.
• Applying appropriate inspection methods to determine quality and airworthiness in line with safety protocols.
• Communicating inspection results and acceptance criteria with engineering, management, and production teams.
• Generating Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) in TipQA and/or Apriso.
• Performing receiving inspections on incoming materials as required.
• Ensuring proper tagging, identification, quarantine, and disposition of rejected or non-repairable parts.
• Leading or supporting technical investigations and RCCA activities.
• Supporting quality projects and assisting the Quality Control Supervisor with departmental initiatives.
• Providing technical guidance and training to other Quality Inspectors.
• Maintaining strict Foreign Object Debris (FOD) awareness and prevention.
• Participating in safety programs, investigations, and hazard reporting.
• Working across teams to ensure quality, efficiency, and on-time execution.

Skills

Quality control

Aerospace inspection

Documentation & reporting

Communication skills

Independent yet collaborative

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

TipQA

Apriso

Job description

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Senior Quality Control Inspector to support a cutting-edge spaceflight program in Irvine, CA. The role emphasizes safety, airworthiness, and high-quality outcomes across spacecraft components and flight hardware.

You will lead inspections, review records, and generate NCRs while collaborating with engineering, management, and production teams. This senior position requires extensive aerospace experience and a strong commitment to precision and safety.