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Vast · 8 hours ago

Quality Receiving Inspector

Long Beach, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$24/hr - $45/hr

3+ years exp

Vast is a company focused on contributing to a future of human life in space, working on the development of artificial gravity space stations. They are seeking a Receiving Quality Inspector to perform inspections, review documentation, and provide feedback to engineers, ensuring quality in the design and build of their space habitats.

Defense & Space

Culture & Values

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

Dimensional inspectionGD&T comprehensionPrecision hand toolsFirst Article InspectionsBlueprint interpretationElectronic testingInspection standards knowledgeTeam collaborationCommunication skillsSelf-motivation

Required

A minimum of 3 years of experience in equal or related field in receiving or dimensional inspection of aerospace components

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

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

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)

Preferred

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

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