Senior Quality Inspector - Test & Launch

The role

The Senior Quality Inspector will lead complex inspections of aerospace hardware using CAD models and precision measurement equipment. This person will evaluate product conformity, provide technical guidance to production personnel, and drive cross-functional resolution of manufacturing issues.

What you will do

• Plan and perform detailed in-process, receiving, and final inspections of complex aerospace hardware.
• Review and interpret hardware requirements, specifications, tolerances, and acceptance criteria.
• Document inspection results and initiate non-conformance documentation.
• Serve as a technical resource for Quality Inspectors and production personnel.
• Collaborate with Test and Launch, Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, and Hardware Responsible Engineering teams.
• Investigate quality issues and support root cause analysis.
• Participate in the development and verification of corrective and preventive actions.
• Verify inspection activities and production hardware comply with company procedures and quality management system standards.
• Identify recurring quality trends and recommend improvements to inspection methods, processes, tooling, or documentation.

Required qualifications

• 6+ years of progressively responsible Quality Inspection experience in aerospace, aviation, or another highly regulated precision manufacturing environment.
• Experience independently inspecting complex hardware.
• Experience performing advanced in-process and final inspections using precision measurement equipment and inspection techniques for tight-tolerance aerospace hardware.
• Ability to independently read and interpret complex engineering drawings, CAD models, specifications, work instructions, dimensional requirements, tolerances, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancin
• Experience identifying, documenting, and communicating non-conforming conditions and supporting investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, or material review activities.
• Experience providing technical guidance, inspection support, or mentorship to inspectors, technicians, or production personnel.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, stoop, bend, crawl, or maneuver within confined work areas.

Nice to have

• Experience working within an AS9100, ISO 9001, or comparable regulated Quality Management System.
• Experience using aerospace manufacturing and product lifecycle systems such as NX, Teamcenter, LN, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Experience with First Article Inspection, non-conformance review, inspection planning, or similar advanced aerospace quality activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or comparable business applications.

Benefits

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

Before you apply

• Successful candidates must clear a background check administered by the US government to obtain clearance for on-site work at our government partner location in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

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.