Varda Space Industries · 6 hours ago
Receiving Inspection Lead
Varda is a company focused on developing commercial space infrastructure, aiming to benefit life on Earth through innovative products. The Receiving Inspection Lead will play a critical role in inventory receiving processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance while leading day-to-day operations and process improvements.
AerospaceManufacturingProduct Design
Responsibilities
Verify all material received for conformity with accompanying paperwork. Check for damage and confirm correct part numbers, quantities and revisions
Select and utilize standard gauges to ensure quality. Inspect feature tolerances by selecting the tool with the required accuracy
Organize controlled inventory storage systems and locations, and make improvements to material flow and footprint
Provide detailed in-process inspections using detailed drawings, CAD models, and establish processes to verify conformance to design requirements
Communicate and help resolve quality issues as they relate to received products
Document non-conformances in accordance with procedures and processes as required
Coordinate non-flight inventory transfers
Acknowledge and take receipt of all incoming materials and packages, identify receipt in ERP then perform receiving inspection, including transfer to inventory
Qualification
Required
6+ years experience in Quality, Engineering, or related fields, with focus in receiving inspection or supply chain
Experience with GD&T and use of metrology tools and gauges
Experience performing electronic testing and inspections using portable measuring devices
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications (ASME Y14.5 or equivalent)
Proficiency in inventory management software (e.g., ERP systems) and Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred
Degree in a technical or engineering field
Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) certification
Experience in the aerospace, manufacturing, or technology sectors
Familiarity with AS9100 Quality Management System
Excellent communication and team building skills
Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment
Benefits
Exciting team of professionals at the top of their field working by your side
Equity in a fully funded space startup with potential for significant growth (interns excluded)
401(k) matching (interns excluded)
Unlimited PTO (interns excluded)
Health insurance, including Vision and Dental
Lunch and snacks provided on site every day. Dinners provided twice a week.
Maternity / Paternity leave (interns excluded)
Company
Varda Space Industries
Low Earth orbit is open for business.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$328.02MKey Investors
Alumni VenturesCaffeinated CapitalKhosla Ventures
2025-07-10Series C· $187M
2024-12-19Series C
2024-04-05Series B· $90M
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