Virgin Galactic · 7 hours ago
Sr. Inspector, Quality
Greater Phoenix Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$62K/yr - $88K/yr
5+ years expVirgin Galactic is an aerospace and space travel company, pioneering human spaceflight for private individuals and researchers with its advanced air and space vehicles. They are seeking a highly motivated Sr. Quality Control Inspector to support their Quality team, responsible for ensuring the quality of various components through inspections and adherence to quality management systems.
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
Review MFG records, work order reports and forms for completeness and accuracy 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) as required within TipQA and / or Apriso
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 Lead 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
Assist with providing technical guidance and training to Quality Inspectors in the areas of inspection techniques, quality standards, and company procedures
Work collaboratively to achieve goals and/or complete assigned tasks within the Quality Control team as well as collaborating with other departments to maintain high quality standards
Assist Quality Control supervisor with leading quality projects within the department to achieve goals and solve problems
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum of Five (5) years' experience in a related field, may include, but not limited to; aerospace parts and components and hands‐on experience in a manufacturing, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), or airline environment with a special emphasis in prototype aircraft
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
Strong safety forward thinking, practice good housekeeping, tool control, recognizing the importance of properly handling hazardous materials, and chemicals
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
FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Highly desired
Ability to communicate in a manner that is timely, respectful, and open to other ideas
Familiar with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Benefits
Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits
Company
Virgin Galactic
Virgin Galactic is a commercial spaceline that develops commercial spacecrafts.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.59B2025-12-09Post Ipo Equity· $46M
2025-12-09Post Ipo Debt· $203M
2024-11-06Post Ipo Equity· $300M
Leadership Team
Michael Colglazier
Chief Executive Officer
Aparna Chitale
Chief People Officer & Executive Vice President Customer Operations
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