Quality Receiving Inspector

Vast is looking for a Receiving Quality Inspector (2nd shift), reporting to Senior Manager, 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: 

• 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in equal or related field in receiving or Avionics inspection of aerospace components
• Ability to read, interpret, and work to blueprints, drawings, and process and design specifications
• Experience doing First Article Inspections and Source Inspections
• Experience inspecting solder, crimping, conformal coating, staking, and surface mounted devices in accordance with NASA 8739 and/or IPC-J-STD-001, IPC-A-610 standards. 
• Wire harness experience in accordance with NASA-STD-8739.3 and 8739.4 and/or IPC-A-620 standards
• Experience with performing electronic testing and inspection using portable measuring devices. 
• Perform detailed in-process and final inspections on complex flight hardware, including circuit card assemblies, custom harnesses, rack/panel assemblies, and integrated systems.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• High School or equivalent diploma
• 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 Range: 

• Receiving Quality Inspector II: $24 - $33
• Receiving Quality Inspector III: $30 - $42
• Senior Receiving Quality Inspector : $34 - $45