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Virgin Galactic · 1 day ago

Quality Inspector

Greater Phoenix Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$53K/yr - $73K/yr

5+ years exp

Virgin Galactic is an aerospace and space travel company, pioneering human spaceflight for private individuals and researchers with its advanced air and space vehicles. The FAA A&P Quality Control Inspector will support the Quality team by performing inspections on various aircraft components and ensuring compliance with quality standards and safety protocols.

AerospaceCommercialSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Performs inspections as scheduled, ensuring the quality of workmanship meets standard industry practices and complies with Manufacturing (MFG) Work Instructions

Perform preliminary, in-progress and final inspections on all articles processed

Ensure that MFG records, work order reports and forms are completed accurately prior to releasing the components, vehicles for return to service

Inspect for defects and damage, proper identification, and dimensions using measuring devices

Follow and document complex processes, input data and inspection results

Be familiar with inspection methods, techniques and equipment used in their specialty to determine quality or airworthiness in alignment with our safety protocols

Communicate effectively, in both written and verbal formats, with engineering, management and production personnel to convey product acceptance criteria and inspection results

Generate Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and Non Routine (NRIs) as required

Perform receiving inspection duties as needed for all incoming material

Oversee the proper tagging and identification of all parts and components to ensure that rejected or non-repairable parts are properly marked, quarantined, and rendered unusable

Conduct work in a manner that enhances own/other employees health and safety, product safety and promotes risk reduction

Participate openly in safety-related event investigations, and immediately report workplace hazards and make suggestions for control

Cooperate and contribute toward the overall success of the Safety program at the local level

Continuously practice safety behavior and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) awareness/prevention; adhere to regulatory protocols and rules

Be able to do technical investigations to support quality processes and support Root Cause Corrective Action activities

Adhere to set directions and guidelines from team leader to support collaboration across teams to complete project

Work on quality control assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations

Ensure quality and efficiency of installations, including troubleshooting and may provide guidance in troubleshooting processes and concepts

Work collaboratively to achieve goals and/or complete assigned tasks

Qualification

Airframe & Powerplant LicenseInspection techniquesAS9100 knowledgeNonconforming material controlBlueprint interpretationSafety awarenessTechnical writingCollaboration skills

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent

Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License

Minimum of five years' experience in a related field, may include, but not limited to; aerospace parts and components and hands‐on experience in manufacturing, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), or airline environment with a special emphasis in prototype aircraft; to include material and logistics operations

Knowledge of AS9100 and other relevant aerospace industry standards and regulations

In depth understanding of the inspection techniques and quality issues associated with manufacturing, logistics, and warehouse operations

Experience with nonconforming material control processes

Specific vision abilities (corrected or uncorrected) to include color perception, close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus to be able to detect even the smallest of flaws or defects in the materials used

Comply with safety regulations and promote a safe working environment

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Demonstrated ability to use computer applications to follow manufacturing work instructions

Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and/or models on paper or digital

Preferred

Proven hands-on inspection experience in the aerospace industry using a variety of precision measurement tools

Basic math and technical writing skills

Knowledge of applying current quality control practices and willingness to learn cutting edge spacecraft quality techniques

Ability to collaborate on quality inspection projects with fellow technicians, or interdepartmental functions to achieve goals or solve problems

Ability to communicate in a manner that is timely, respectful, and open to other ideas

Strong safety forward thinking, practice good housekeeping, tool control, recognizing the importance of properly handling hazardous materials, and chemicals

Familiar with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)