Quality Inspector II
Rocket Lab Corporation•Long Beach, CA
•$26 - $30•Onsite
About The Position
The Quality Inspector II - NDT Technician will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity, reliability, and quality of components and assemblies by collaborating closely with the engineering and production teams. This individual will be responsible for developing and implementing processes, acceptance criteria, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) activities.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in aviation, aerospace, or similar industry
- Experience performing NDT (PT & VT) testing within the aerospace industry
- Experience inspecting advanced materials such as high strength aluminum alloys, precipitation hardened steels, Inconel, Monel, titanium, and Maraging steel (super alloys)
- Knowledge of NDT Standards such as; AS, AMS, AWS, NAS, ASME, ASTM
- High school diploma or GED
- Certified in American Welding Society (AWS) or Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
- Certification as NDT Level III in penetrant (PT) (per ASNT, NAS 410, or equivalent standards).
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to develop and refine NDT processes, acceptance criteria, and SOPs.
- Coordinate daily activities of the NDT team, ensuring efficient and effective inspection operations.
- Perform advanced penetrant (PT) inspections on components and assemblies to detect defects and ensure compliance with specifications.
- Implement NDT inspection techniques for complex geometries and advanced materials.
- Evaluate penetrant (PT) results to determine the acceptability of materials and components.
- Support research and development efforts for system qualification and certification of critical processes.
- Ensure adherence to NDT standards such as AS, AMS, AWS, NAS, ASME, and ASTM.
- Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to improve NDT processes and eliminate non-conforming products.
- Maintain accurate documentation of inspection results and ensure compliance with quality management systems.
- Stay updated on advancements in NDT technology and techniques to continuously improve inspection capabilities.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock)
- Medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution)
- Dental and vision coverage
- Paid vacation and sick time
- 11 paid holidays
- Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
- Paid parental leave
- Disability and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Subsidized EV charging
- Onsite fitness centers (where available)
- Discounted gym memberships
- Complimentary snacks and beverages
- 50% employee discount on our popular merch store
- Variety of other employee discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
