The Quality Receiving Inspector conducts inspections of aerospace components, reviews documentation for hardware acceptance, and maintains inspection equipment. They also perform first article inspections and track discrepancies.
At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in May 2026. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.
Vast is looking for a Receiving Quality Inspection (Precision Inspection) (1st Shift), reporting to the Senior Manager, Supplier Quality, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.
This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our Long beach location.
Responsibilities:
- Program and operate dimensional inspection tools including Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM)
- Performs dimensional and visual inspections using basic equipment and established procedures with minimum supervision of a higher inspector or supervisor
- Review all supplied documentation for hardware acceptance per engineering requirements and document, track, and complete discrepancy reports
- Perform review of first articles and conduct receiving inspections
- Provide feedback to engineers and buyers with dimensional data
- Assist with maintaining and tracking all inspection equipment calibrations
- Generate and perform verification activities on non-conforming material reports
- Process non-conforming products and assist engineering in root cause analysis and corrective action.
- Read, interpret, and work from free form drawings as well as from controlled documentation and processes.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School or equivalent diploma
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in equal or related field in receiving or dimensional inspection of aerospace components
- Ability to program, run and interpret results on CMM or coordinate measuring device (e.g. Romer Arm)
- Intermediate/ Expert GD&T comprehension per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard
- Fluent in the use of precision hand tools, gages, optical comparator, and surface plate work
- Ability to read, interpret, and work to blueprints, drawings, and process and design specifications
- Experience doing First Article Inspections and Source Inspections
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Must be dedicated to the quality function and possess a drive to enhance the quality of both the product and processes
- Must have computer skills including the use of MS Suite and an ability to be comfortable using ERP / MRP applications
- Self-motivation and ability to prioritize projects to meet completion dates
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to make independent judgments with limited information
- Communication skills for relaying data (verbally and in-writing) between other employees, vendors, and customers
- Comfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time, and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction.
Additional Requirements:
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
- Physical requirements include frequent and repetitive use of hands; ability to push, pull or lift up to 35 pounds; vision acuity 20/25 (with or without corrective lenses)
Pay Ranges:
- Quality Receiving Inspector II: $24.00 - $33.00
- Quality Receiving Inspector III:: $29.00 - $39.00
- Senior Quality Receiving Inspector: $34.00 - $45.00
Salary Range: California
$24—$45 USD
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Top Skills
Cmm
Erp
Gd&T
Mrp
Ms Suite
Optical Measuring Systems
Precision Hand Tools
Vast Long Beach, California, USA Office
2851 Orange Ave, Long Beach, CA, United States, 90755
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