If you are a seasoned quality inspection professional looking to make an impact in a rewarding industry, join our team! As a Quality Control Inspector III, you'll be using your skills and expertise to ensure that our incoming parts, in-process production, and shipped product fulfill all quality requirements. You'll be responsible for visually inspecting our materials, parts, and products at different stages of production, as well as recording observations and making recommendations for improving processes. You'll inspect for structural flaws, internal defects, or missing welds, and accept, reject, or request rework of defective or malfunctioning units or systems. You'll apply, revise, and maintain our quality standards for receiving, in-process and final inspection.Sierra Space, based in Louisville, Colorado with operations in Madison, Wisconsin, Durham, North Carolina, and Kennedy Space Center, Florida, designs and manufactures advanced spacecraft, satellites, propulsion and environmental systems, spacecraft subsystems and components for the U.S. government (including NASA), commercial customers and international organizations. Learn more about Sierra SpaceMust-haves:High School Diploma or GED Equivalent and typically 5 or more years of relevant experience •Higher education may substitute for relevant experience •Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required educationKnowledge and ability to understand and interpret technical schematics and drawings, including geometric dimensioning and toleranceExtensive experience with finished goods inspectionAdvanced understanding of material flow in operationsGood communication skills including technical informationAdvanced understanding of electrical wiring concepts and associated certificationsSubstantial knowledge of Microsoft office Proficient knowledge of dimensional manual measuring equipment, e.g. micrometers, calipers, and height gagesProficient knowledge of non-destructive testing including X-ray, ultrasonic and dye pen testingAbility to draft work instructions and SOP'sWorking knowledge of ISO 9000 and AS 9100 standardsPreferred: Experience with Costpoint and/or AEGIS-MESJ-STD-001 certificationNASA-STD 8739.1 certificationNASA-STD 8739.4 or IPC/WHMA-A-620 certificationProficiency with operation and programming of Zeiss CMMs operating on CalypsoProficient with Network+, Security+, CCNA and/or A+IMPORTANT NOTICE:To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.With 30+ years of proven spaceflight heritage, Sierra Space has provided more than 4,000 space systems, subsystems and components to customers worldwide, and participated in more than 500 missions to space, including to Mars. The company has technology in production and in development to enable space habitats for short- and long-duration space travel, a fleet of Dream Chaser spaceplanes, and the first free-flying commercial space station. Please visit www.sierraspace.com to learn more about Sierra Space, its business areas, capabilities, programs, products and services.Physical/Mental/Emotional Requirements:Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and stepsFrequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterityFrequently requires vision abilities to include close, distance, depth perception, and telling the difference between colorsFrequently requires hearing abilities to include discerning different tones and volumesFrequently lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs.Working Conditions:Frequently exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.)Occasionally exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materialsOccasionally exposed to loud noisesSafety Sensitive Position:Resoponsible for the safety or security of people or propoertyInspects, handles, or transports explosives, dangerous or hazardous materialsInspects structures, equipment or vehiclesPerforms aviation related dutiesOperate or supervise vehicles, heavy or dangerous equipment or machineryAt Sierra Space, our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. Sierra Space is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Contributions to Sierra Space come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.
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