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Relativity Space · 5 days ago

Quality Inspection Supervisor, Precision Inspection, Second Shift

Long Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$135K/yr - $173K/yr

7+ years exp

Relativity Space is dedicated to building rockets for current and future needs. The Quality Inspection Supervisor will lead a team of Quality Inspectors and CMM Programmers to ensure the dimensional integrity of flight hardware, bridging engineering design and manufacturing standards.

3D TechnologyAerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Supervise daily operations of the CMM inspection team, managing schedules, timecards, and performance reviews to meet high-rate production goals

Serve as the subject matter expert for CMM programming (Verisurf and PC-DMIS) and precision metrology (Romer arms, laser trackers)

Ensure all inspections conform to AS9100 and ISO9001 standards, overseeing the completion of detailed reports such as AS9102 First Article Inspections (FAI)

Partner with Additive Manufacturing, Propulsion, and Machine Shop teams to resolve complex non-conformances and provide feedback on hardware quality

Identify and implement automated inspection strategies and digital metrology tools to reduce setup times and increase throughput

Coordinate preventative maintenance and calibration for all quality lab assets, including CMMs and hand-held precision tools

Qualification

CMM programmingPrecision metrologyQuality complianceGD&T interpretationMaterial Review BoardLeadership experienceProcess improvementEquipment managementDigital factory toolsLean ManufacturingSix Sigma certificationsCross-functional collaboration

Required

7+ years of quality inspection experience in aerospace, automotive, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments, including 2+ years in a leadership or lead role

Prior experience managing, mentoring, and developing inspectors or technicians, including coaching on CMM programming, inspection methods, and quality expectations

Proven hands-on experience with CMM software such as Verisurf and PC-DMIS, including program development, execution, and troubleshooting

Expert proficiency with precision hand tools such as micrometers, calipers, and bore gages, along with standard shop-floor inspection techniques

Advanced experience with managing Material Review Board (MRB) processes

Expert knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) with the ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and navigate CAD models (Siemens NX preferred)

Ability to support a 50-hour baseline workweek with flexibility for overtime to meet launch milestones, along with the ability to stand for extended periods on the production floor, climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift up to 25 lbs