Quality Specialist

Beyond Gravity•Decatur, IL

About The Position

Quality Inspector Lead, 1st Shift 🚀 Challenge the Impossible About Beyond Gravity Beyond Gravity, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, is the first space company to combine a startup mindset, agility, speed and innovation with decades of experience and proven quality. Approximately 1800 employees at 12 locations in six countries (Switzerland, Sweden, Austria, USA, Finland and Portugal) develop and manufacture products for satellites and launch vehicles with the goal of advancing humankind and enabling the exploration of the world and beyond. Beyond Gravity is the preferred supplier of structures for all types of launch vehicles and a leading provider of selected satellite products and constellation solutions in the New Space sector. In 2024, the company generated a revenue of around CHF 359 million. More information at: www.beyondgravity.com Your Mission This position is responsible for leading and developing the QI team with executing inspection plans in cooperation with quality control, engineering and operation/production groups. Execute inspection plans, check lists in cooperation with quality and production teams using prescribed methods. Systems, applications and frequencies Select and utilize standard gauges, test and measurement equipment to ensure quality; inspect feature tolerances by selecting the tool with the required accuracy. Setup and operate to standard procedures Articulating Arm (ex. Romer) to achieve the desired inspection and verify results are valid. Records measurements, reviews and compiles measurement results into official reports Perform any documentation review and verification of certifications, specifications, and conformance to design and specification requirements for both equipment and material used on flight hardware. Provide detailed in-process inspections on launch vehicle composite components, using detailed drawings, CAD models, and established processes to verify conformance to manufacturing and design requirements. Perform the prescribed inspection on mechanical parts, components, assemblies, and materials. May include but is not limited to purchased parts, in-process and final assemblies, and materials for conformance to specifications/drawings. Supports and Performs Gage Certification, Gage R&R and Capability Studies Identify and support the documentation of nonconformances in various systems or applications. Support nonconformance causal analysis and implementation of corrective actions. Perform all duties within established time and process requirements. Proactively support the Continuous Improvement Process.

Requirements

3+ years of precision mechanical inspection experience in an applicable advanced manufacturing industry (Aerospace/Automotive)
2+ years of experience running and interpreting valid results with a FARO Arm
Ability to lead, train, develop and mentor a dynamic team of Quality Inspectors
Ability to inspect, test and measure materials or products being produced
Excellent technical and planning skills
Proficient communicator and positive interpersonal skills
Ability to problem solve
Excellent organization skills
Understand the importance of proper identification and documentation
Ability to clearly understand processes, procedures and standards
Ability to work any or modified shifts when business conditions require

Responsibilities

Executing inspection plans in cooperation with quality control, engineering and operation/production groups.
Executing inspection plans, check lists in cooperation with quality and production teams using prescribed methods.
Selecting and utilizing standard gauges, test and measurement equipment to ensure quality; inspect feature tolerances by selecting the tool with the required accuracy.
Setting up and operating to standard procedures Articulating Arm (ex. Romer) to achieve the desired inspection and verify results are valid.
Recording measurements, reviews and compiles measurement results into official reports
Performing documentation review and verification of certifications, specifications, and conformance to design and specification requirements for both equipment and material used on flight hardware.
Providing detailed in-process inspections on launch vehicle composite components, using detailed drawings, CAD models, and established processes to verify conformance to manufacturing and design requirements.
Performing the prescribed inspection on mechanical parts, components, assemblies, and materials. May include but is not limited to purchased parts, in-process and final assemblies, and materials for conformance to specifications/drawings.
Supporting and Performing Gage Certification, Gage R&R and Capability Studies
Identifying and support the documentation of nonconformances in various systems or applications.
Supporting nonconformance causal analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
Performing all duties within established time and process requirements.
Proactively supporting the Continuous Improvement Process.