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Vast · 4 hours ago

Precision Quality Specialist

Long Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$26/hr - $63.49/hr

5+ years exp

Vast is a company focused on advancing space exploration by developing artificial gravity space stations. They are seeking a Precision Quality Specialist to lead technical inspection processes and collaborate with various teams to ensure product quality and compliance with aerospace standards.

Defense & Space

Culture & Values

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical lead for CMM programming and precision dimensional inspection

Develop, validate, and optimize automated CMM programs from complex aerospace CAD models and GD&T-defined engineering drawings using PC-DMIS

Collaborate cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, and quality engineering teams to resolve challenging nonconformances and proactively prevent recurring issues

Lead first article inspections (FAI) and qualification builds with full dimensional layout and documentation

Support on-machine probing inspection strategies using NC-DMIS, reducing setup validation times in machining operations

Process non-conforming products and assist engineering in root cause analysis and corrective action

Routinely observe technical operations and offer guidance and/or serve as an additional technical resource

Evaluate manufacturing compliance to NASA, range safety, and customer, as well as internal specifications to meet launch and mission requirements

Identify, document, and resolve production and test anomalies in accordance with prescribed procedures and pursue corrective action as required

Collaborate cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, and quality engineering teams to resolve challenging nonconformances and proactively prevent recurring issues

Read, interpret, and work from free form drawings as well as from controlled documentation and processes

Independently perform verifications and document results in a clear, precise, and complete manner

Qualification

PC-DMIS CMM softwareGD&T interpretationAerospace quality standardsOn-machine probing inspectionsInspection tools proficiencyStatistical summaries interpretationCross-functional collaborationTechnical documentation

Required

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

5+ years of inspection experience in an aerospace, military, or manufacturing environment

Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones

Must be able to pass a background check and gain access to government facilities

Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted

Must be willing to travel up to 10%

Must be able to climb ladders, stoop, bend, crawl, and work in tight spaces

Preferred

Expert proficiency with PC-DMIS CMM software and CAD-based inspection workflows

Experience or ability to learn on-machine probing inspections using NC-DMIS

Extensive hands-on experience with GD&T interpretation and implementation per ASME Y14.5

Proven expertise in programming and validating automated inspection routines from model-based definitions (MBD) and drawings

Deep understanding of aerospace quality standards including AS9100, NASA-STD-8739 series, and customer-specific requirements

Proficient in using a wide range of inspection tools and gauges (micrometers, height gauges, dial indicators, etc.)

Proficiency in interpreting complex inspection reports, statistical summaries, and communicating findings to cross-functional teams

Skilled in digital tools including ERP systems, Google Workspace, and technical documentation platforms

Benefits

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

Other discounts and perks

Exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge

Lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees

Company

Vast

Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers.

Founded in 2021

Long Beach, California, US

501-1000 employees