Vast · 4 hours ago
Quality Inspection Specialist II
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$45/hr - $58/hr
10+ years expVast is a company focused on advancing space exploration by building artificial gravity space stations. They are seeking a Quality Inspection Specialist II to define and execute quality methodologies, collaborate with engineers, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to ensure high product quality and reduce costs.
Defense & Space
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Define and execute quality methodologies to support full product traceability
Hands on dimensional inspection skills using mechanical tools
CMM programming skills
Collaborate with responsible engineers, manufacturing engineers and technicians to review designs and drawings
Assess, define, improve and communicate inhouse inspection capabilities
Identify and track manufacturing non-conformities and proactively work with manufacturing and engineering to address them
Develop, approve and execute process inspection controls to regulate acceptance of critical characteristics
Use expertise to contribute to the prevention of defects and non-conformities, ultimately reducing the likelihood of recalls and/or customer complaints
Drive continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing quality data, identifying trends, and implementing corrective and preventive actions to enhance the overall quality of our products and reduce costs
Create and define technical and quality requirements based on customer and program requirements and expectations for NPI and manufacturing phases
Effectively apply root cause analysis, FMEA, Cause Mapping, Cause & Effect diagrams,and structured RCCA to drive corrective action
Recommend technical product improvements to reduce risk and potential defect opportunities and provide feedback as appropriate on manufacturing methods and technologies
Qualification
Required
10+ years experience with demand fast paced company working on quality, manufacturing or responsible engineer role
Expert knowledge and experience in GD&T, CMM, MSA, Tooling, AS9100, AS9102, AS9103
Proficient in Blueprint Reading and First Article Inspection (FAI) and interpretation of Engineering Process Specifications
Define and execute quality methodologies to support full product traceability
Hands on dimensional inspection skills using mechanical tools
CMM programming skills
Collaborate with responsible engineers, manufacturing engineers and technicians to review designs and drawings
Assess, define, improve and communicate inhouse inspection capabilities
Identify and track manufacturing non-conformities and proactively work with manufacturing and engineering to address them
Develop, approve and execute process inspection controls to regulate acceptance of critical characteristics
Use expertise to contribute to the prevention of defects and non-conformities, ultimately reducing the likelihood of recalls and/or customer complaints
Drive continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing quality data, identifying trends, and implementing corrective and preventive actions to enhance the overall quality of our products and reduce costs
Create and define technical and quality requirements based on customer and program requirements and expectations for NPI and manufacturing phases
Effectively apply root cause analysis, FMEA, Cause Mapping, Cause & Effect diagrams, and structured RCCA to drive corrective action
Recommend technical product improvements to reduce risk and potential defect opportunities and provide feedback as appropriate on manufacturing methods and technologies
Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted
Preferred
Certified Black / Green belt lean and Six-Sigma quality engineering methodologies
Experience with Quality Management Systems (ISO 9000 / AS9100 / AS6500 / NADCAP)
Experience in statistical controls and methods (e.g. MSA, GR&R, Design of Experiments, Six Sigma, etc.)
Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment
Effective written, verbal and presentation communication skills
Experience with NDT
Benefits
100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
Flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
One Medical membership
ClassPass credits
Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health
Other discounts and perks
Exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge
Lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees
Company
Vast
Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$300M2025-12-15Series A· $300M
Leadership Team
Luis Rodriguez Alcalde
Senior Director, Orbiter Engineering
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