Quality Inspector II, Production Floor, Second Shift

About the Team: 

The Quality team is focused on embedding quality into every part of the design and production process for Terran R. Not just inspecting at the end but influencing how things are built from the start. The team embeds themselves directly within design, manufacturing, test, and launch teams to stay close to the hardware, understand constraints, and proactively shape decisions. As we move beyond initial development into production and then scaled operations, now is the time to put the right processes, controls, and inspections in place without slowing down progress. The team plays a key role in balancing risk, driving a culture of ownership, and ensuring that speed doesn’t come at the cost of reliability. Success here means building a quality system that scales with the Terran R program and Relativity as a whole.

This is a 2nd shift position with a standard schedule of 3:00PM-1:30AM PT, Monday through Friday, with a 10% differential on top of the base rate. Please note that this position is structured around a baseline expectation of a 50-hour workweek, which may include occasional overtime as needed to meet operational goals.

About the Role:

• Conduct thorough inspections (in-process and final) on propulsion components, large structures and mechanical assemblies.
• Use precision hand tools to perform dimensional inspections on flight hardware.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the development and implementation of quality initiatives within the organization.
• Diligently review all hardware requirements and determine pass/fail status, documenting outcomes and any non-conformances or deviations found.
• Take closeout photos of large integrated assemblies upon completion of final walkdowns. 
• Use borescopes to perform FOD inspections on machined parts or other assembly cavities. 

About You:

• Minimum 3 years of working as a quality inspector in aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Experience interfacing with design engineering, manufacturing, and production personnel.
• Good communication skills are essential for interacting with team members, engineers, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders. This includes the ability to write clear and concise reports and documentation.
• A high level of attention to detail is crucial for conducting thorough inspections and ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulations.
• Experience in Material Review Board (MRB) processes, including identifying, documenting, and transporting non-conforming hardware in accordance with regulatory requirements and organizational procedures.
• Must be able to climb ladders, work in tight spaces.
• Willing to work overtime to meet critical deadlines as needed.
• Must be able to lift objects up to 25 lbs and stand for extended periods of time.
• Proficient using Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint. 

Nice to haves but not required:  

• Well-versed in process development and first-time quality efforts.
• Highly organized and able to provide structure and direction to the previously undefined.