Quality Inspector

Company Overview
Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company delivers affordable, high-performance space systems for exacting customers. At Millennium, you will be part of a close-knit team working on exciting technological problems. We work in an open environment where ideas are shared across all disciplines, and there are ample opportunities for advancement based on excellence. Superstars are welcome.

At Millennium, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. 

Job Summary

The Quality Inspector will be responsible for identifying, resolving, and eliminating spacecraft and product quality issues that may occur during production operations. This role will require the ability to work the first or second shift depending on business needs. 

This position's internal job code is Quality Inspector Sr. Our team is currently hiring for Grade 24.

Responsibilities

• Initiating corrective actions with our Manufacturing, ATLO, and Engineering teams.
• Maintain systems that will assure the quality and traceability of the incoming materials and final products.
• Interfaces and/or works closely with Design and Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials, Procurement and Shipping personnel on procedural issues involving design, methods, tooling, cost and other areas involved in the control of product quality.
• Monitor all manufacturing processes through audits and daily evaluations, to ensure that assembly & test operations being performed in accordance with approved specifications and standards.
• Documenting discrepancies as they occur during manufacturing & test operations.
• Independently perform verifications and document results in a clear, precise, and complete manner.
• Travel required to support operations identified by program being supported.
• Support in other inspection areas defined by Millennium Space Systems Leadership as business needs require.
• Develop, implement, and audit inspection and test plans, acceptance criteria, and in-process work instructions.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and resolution with manufacturing / production area DR’s.
• Assist in conducting annual audits and systems surveys.
• Makes recommendations to company leadership on the implementation of process improvements on assigned program(s) or product areas.
• Demonstrates working knowledge and interface of MES systems (JIRA, Costpoint, etc.)

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years experience as a Quality Inspector in an aerospace, military or equivalent high reliability field.
• Experience with measuring instruments (scales, micrometers, calipers, digital multimeters, etc.)
• Advanced knowledge of AS9100 quality standards.
• Advanced knowledge of product manufacturing, assembly, test and inspection processes.
• Working knowledge of process auditing techniques to ensure compliance to defined quality requirements.
• Experience in performing inspections of aerospace components, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications, quality standards, and industry regulations.
• Participated in TRS (test readiness scrum) component environmental test meetings.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, harness wiring diagrams, internal and external specifications.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate aerospace hardware and systems problems to technical professionals to initiate resolutions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with a strong work ethic, be innovative, detail oriented, possess initiative, and team oriented.
• Applicants must pass practical exam.
• This position will require the ability to apply for a TS/SCI U.S. Security Clearance (More information on this process can be found by following the Mandatory Security Clearance and Access Process Disqualifying Criteria link which is listed in the job posting).

Preferred Qualifications

• 5-8 years experience in a Quality Assurance role.
• Experience with avionics and electrical systems.
• Experience inspecting solder, crimping, conformal coating, staking, and surface mounted devices accordance with NASA 8739 and/or IPC-J-STD-001, IPC-A-610 standards.
• Wire harness inspection experience in accordance with NASA-STD-8739 and/or IPC-A-620 standards.
• Experience with propulsion assembly inspections.
• Experience with assembly tooling and/or composites fabrication and structural assembly inspections.
• Demonstrated ability to train other quality inspectors on processes and inspection methods.
• Experience in Non-conformance reporting.
• Proficient in reading and interpretation of technical data and quality procedures.

Summary Pay-Range
Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only of what is reasonably expected to be paid for the position. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

• Grade 24: $28.56/hr - $45.72/hr 

Benefits and Perks
Millennium Space Systems offers a very competitive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, and 401k plan.

Before applying, please note:
Millennium is DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant Company. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage veterans, disabled veterans and disabled individuals to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.