Quality Specialist II, First Shift

The role

The Quality Specialist II performs hands-on inspections on propulsion components, large structures, mechanical assemblies, and production hardware. This role supports drawing standardization, configuration management, and the development of inspection plans.

What you will do

• Perform hands-on inspections on propulsion components, large structures, mechanical assemblies, and production hardware
• Review hardware requirements to determine pass/fail status
• Document outcomes, non-conformances, and deviations
• Support drawing standardization, DFM, and configuration management and control
• Develop and implement inspection plans across incoming, in-process, and final inspection stages
• Support quality infrastructure and compliance including calibration management and internal audits
• Analyze traceability data to identify trends and mitigate quality risks

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in inspection or quality-focused aerospace manufacturing roles
• Expert proficiency with calibrated metrology equipment and precision hand tools
• Strong technical interpretation skills including GD&T per ASME Y14.5, engineering drawings, wire diagrams, work instructions, and CAD models
• Ability to perform thorough inspections and ensure compliance with quality standards, hardware requirements, and regulatory requirements
• Hands-on experience with MRB processes including identification, inspection, documentation, and disposition of non-conforming hardware
• Clear communicator able to interface across inspectors, engineers, production, and quality stakeholders

Nice to have

• Certifications such as ASQ CQE/CQIA, IPC-A-610, or IPC-A-620
• Prior experience inspecting COPVs and/or avionics hardware
• Proficiency with manufacturing and quality systems, including Jira, MES, ERP, Teamcenter, and CAD
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, lead projects, or influence quality improvement efforts
• Highly organized and capable of bringing structure to ambiguous environments
• Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity
• Generous PTO and sick leave policy
• Parental leave
• Annual learning and development stipend

About the company

Relativity Space is building rockets to serve today's needs and tomorrow's breakthroughs. The company is developing the Terran R vehicle to deliver customer payloads to orbit.