Senior Incoming Quality Control Inspector

Rocket Lab CorporationMiddle River, MD
$32 - $40Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Incoming Control Inspector (IQC) – Mechanical based at Rocket Lab’s site in Middle River, Maryland, you will support critical inspection activities that ensure all incoming and inprocess hardware meets the highest standards of aerospace quality. In this role, you will perform mechanical inspections, validate drawing requirements, and ensure flight hardware requiring receiving inspection is compliant before entering production. To be successful in this role, you must be detailoriented, skilled in precision measurement, and thrive in a fast paced environment where accuracy and urgency are essential. Join a driven team of pioneers relentlessly tackling challenging projects, delivering on the impossible, and making an impact on the future of space!

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in aerospace or equivalent inspection
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Strong understanding of GD&T and blueprint interpretation
  • Proficiency with mechanical measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.)
  • Ability to inspect incoming flight hardware and review documentation packages
  • Experience evaluating drawing requirements and issuing NCRs
  • Ability to work in a fastpaced environment with extended hours as needed
  • Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
  • Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate a computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing
  • Must be physically able to commute between buildings
  • Occasional exposure to dust, fumes, and moderate noise levels

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with CMM and laser tracker systems
  • Familiarity with Inspire and PolyWorks software
  • Experience with NDT scanning
  • Background performing critical alignments on large structures
  • Experience working with composite materials

Responsibilities

  • Inspect incoming flight hardware and verify compliance with engineering drawings and specifications
  • Review documentation packages and ensure all required paperwork is complete and accurate
  • Evaluate drawing requirements and initiate NCRs for any nonconformances
  • Perform mechanical inspections using calipers, micrometers, and other precision measurement tools
  • Apply GD&T principles and interpret engineering blueprints
  • Support inspection of composite components and large structures
  • Work in a fast paced environment that may require long days and weekend support

Benefits

  • top tier medical HMO
  • PPO
  • 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option
  • dental and vision coverage
  • 3 weeks paid vacation
  • 5 days sick leave per year
  • 11 paid holidays per year
  • flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
  • paid parental leave
  • disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • discounted employee stock purchase program
  • free snacks/drinks onsite
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