Space Quality Lead — Inspection & Compliance

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 63,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

ExoTerra is seeking a Quality Inspection Supervisor to lead the quality floor in a fast-paced, high-rate space propulsion production environment in Colorado. You will ensure conformance, maintain documentation discipline, and drive efficient flow of conforming hardware.

The role focuses on supervising inspection teams, coordinating with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality Engineering, and Operations to deliver on-time, flight-ready hardware per AS9100.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of aerospace manufacturing or quality experience.
• Experience supervising small to mid-sized teams.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and inspection criteria.
• Familiar with common inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, thread gauges, torque tools).
• Knowledge of nonconformance handling, containment, escalation, and CAPA practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily inspection activities to ensure in-process, receiving, final, and floor inspections are done accurately.
• Own daily inspection coverage and priorities across work areas to balance workload.
• Ensure inspections follow drawings, specifications, work instructions, and AS9100 standards.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality Engineering, and Operations to resolve issues.
• Oversee nonconforming product documentation and disposition; support containment and closure.
• Train, lead, and develop inspectors with clear expectations and feedback.
• Monitor inspection KPIs and lead daily briefings to communicate priorities.
• Ensure adherence to EHS policies, PPE, and safe practices.

Skills

Leadership

Quality assurance

Communication

Multitasking

Detail orientation

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Pin gauges

Thread gauges

Torque tools

Job description

ExoTerra is seeking a Quality Inspection Supervisor to lead the quality floor in a fast-paced, high-rate space propulsion production environment in Colorado. You will ensure conformance, maintain documentation discipline, and drive efficient flow of conforming hardware.

The role focuses on supervising inspection teams, coordinating with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality Engineering, and Operations to deliver on-time, flight-ready hardware per AS9100.