Quality Inspector - Senior (Second Shift) - Millennium Space Systems
About The Position
Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security, is hiring a senior Quality Inspector for its team in El Segundo, California. The role is primarily on second shift, is 100% onsite, and may require working any assigned shift to support program objectives. The position is an hourly, union-represented role and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required. The role may require travel up to 15% of the time. The inspector supports quality and traceability across incoming materials, manufacturing, assembly, testing, and final products. The position works with manufacturing, engineering, materials, procurement, and shipping teams to monitor processes, document discrepancies, perform verifications, develop and audit inspection plans, and support corrective action and process improvement. Other inspection duties may be assigned according to business needs. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and more than three years of experience in quality inspection, quality requirements, corrective-action and nonconformance documentation, working with technical drawings and procedures, and using precision measuring tools. Candidates must be able to frequently lift at least 20 pounds. Preferred qualifications include manufacturing or assembly experience, familiarity with ESD and IPC standards, experience with AS9100 or a similar quality management standard, and an IPC quality certification. The summary pay range is $29.42–$47.09. Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs that generally include health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work. Program availability varies by eligibility and other factors. Relocation assistance is not offered; candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- More than 3 years of experience performing quality inspections.
- More than 3 years of experience working with quality assurance specifications and requirements.
- More than 3 years of experience documenting corrective actions and nonconformance.
- More than 3 years of experience working with blueprints, specifications, assembly drawings, and standard operating procedures.
- More than 1 year of experience reading and interpreting aerospace engineering drawings and blueprints.
- More than 3 years of experience setting and using precision measuring tools and equipment, such as micrometers, calipers, and/or dial indicators.
- Ability to frequently lift 20 pounds or more.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
- Must be willing to work any assigned shift.
- Must satisfy the company's Conflict of Interest assessment process.
- Applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- More than 3 years of experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or assembly processes and procedures.
- More than 3 years of experience working with ESD, IPC J-STD-001, and IPC-A-610 standards.
- Experience working with AS9100 or a similar quality management system standard.
- An IPC quality certification.
Responsibilities
- Initiate corrective actions with Manufacturing, ATLO, and Engineering teams.
- Maintain systems that ensure the quality and traceability of incoming materials and final products.
- Work with Design and Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials, Procurement, and Shipping personnel on procedural issues affecting product quality, including design, methods, tooling, and cost.
- Monitor manufacturing processes through audits and daily evaluations to ensure assembly and test operations follow approved specifications and standards.
- Document discrepancies during manufacturing and test operations.
- Independently perform verifications and document results clearly, precisely, and completely.
- Support other inspection areas as business needs require and as defined by Millennium Space Systems leadership.
- Develop, implement, and audit inspection and test plans, acceptance criteria, and in-process work instructions.
- Facilitate root cause analysis and resolution with manufacturing and production area DRs.
- Assist with annual audits and systems surveys.
- Recommend process improvements to company leadership for assigned programs or product areas.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of and interface with MES systems, including JIRA and Costpoint.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
- Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
- Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
