Senior Incoming Quality Control Inspector

Rocket Lab Corporation•Middle River, MD

6h•$32 - $40•Onsite

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