Quality Inspector I

Blue Canyon Technologies • Boulder, CO

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Blue Canyon Technologies, RTX's small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider, is solving some of the toughest challenges in space. Our components and bus platforms have completed missions ranging from very-low Earth orbits to lunar and interplanetary journeys at a fraction of the cost of traditional space systems. We support premier defense, commercial and civil organizations including the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, NASA, MIT Lincoln Lab, the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, University of Colorado and more. Join our innovative and dynamic company as we build, test and operate the small spacecraft of the future. Position Purpose: As a Quality Inspector, you will be building and using your skills and abilities to ensure that our products meet internal and customer requirements. You may verify procured parts from suppliers, products and assemblies from space component manufacturing operations, and even fully completed spacecraft. You will help the company improve by providing feedback on processes, procedures, and observations to facilitate continuous improvement. And ultimately, your contributions will help ensure that our customers receive reliable spaceflight hardware that meet or exceed their expectations . Inspectors are generally assigned to either mechanical or electrical roles with the corresponding responsibilities below.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED Equivalent
• 0-3 years of experience
• Inspection or Quality Engineering experience in aerospace/defense, electronics contract manufacturing, and/or high precision machining.
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T ASME Y14.5 - Formal training is preferred)
• Experience with inspection of electronic workmanship of PWA and cables ( IPC-610, IPC-620.)
• Being able to be certified to these standards will be to perform the job duties.
• Experienced with and understanding of mechanical drawings and interpreting technical schematics.
• Experience performing Receiving Inspection and reviewing material certifications.
• Experience using ERP/MRP and engineering data management software.
• Basic understanding of material flow in a manufacturing environment and importance of measuring tool calibration.
• Familiarity with ISO9000 requirements as it pertains to manufacturing and quality operations.

Nice To Haves

• Preference is given to current 3rd party certification.
• AS9100 experience preferred.
• Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education

Responsibilities

• Inspection of mechanical hardware using calipers, micrometers, height gages, thread gages, and CMMs.
• Inspection of printed wiring boards (PWB), verification of electrical, electronic, and electromechanical (EEE) components, cable assemblies, and inspection of printed wiring assemblies (PWA.)
• Inspection of spaceflight components such as buses, solar arrays, sun sensors, reaction wheels and other subassembly components.
• Reviewing and verifying incoming documentation from suppliers including material traceability, test reports, certificates of conformity, and packing lists.
• Documentation of inspection activities using electronic information systems, written logs, and labels.
• Witness and verify various testing and setup operations.
• Detection of non-conforming conditions and documenting in clear and precise language.
• Collaborate with program Quality Engineers and Manufacturing personnel in support of process and product non-conformances in a constructive and well-articulated manner.
• Foster a collaborative and interactive team environment that supports both a learning and teaching culture.
• Maintain an effective work relationship with others in the company.
• Follow established job safety practices, policies and procedures as specified in plant and in corporate directives for the safe performance of daily activities.
• Proactively suggest improvements and elevate issues to management.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Employer sponsored health, dental, and vision benefits effective the first of the month following hire date
• Life insurance
• 401k (matching 4% with a minimum 5% contribution)
• Generous PTO (3 weeks of vacation + 3 floating holidays, 2 weeks of sick time, 7 paid holidays throughout the year) and parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED