Precision Quality Specialist
Precision Quality Specialist
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Job Description
At Vast our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1 scheduled to be the worlds first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in May 2026. Our team is all-in committed to executing our mission safely and on you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity come join us.
Vast is looking for a Precision Quality Specialist (1st and 2nd Shift) reporting to the Quality Supervisor to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.
This will be a full-time non-exempt position located in our Long Beach location.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the technical lead for CMM programming and precision dimensional inspection
- Develop validate and optimize automated CMM programs from complex aerospace CAD models and GD&T-defined engineering drawings using PC-DMIS
- Collaborate cross-functionally with design manufacturing and quality engineering teams to resolve challenging nonconformances and proactively prevent recurring issues
- Lead first article inspections (FAI) and qualification builds with full dimensional layout and documentation
- Support on-machine probing inspection strategies using NC-DMIS reducing setup validation times in machining operations
- Process non-conforming products and assist engineering in root cause analysis and corrective action
- Routinely observe technical operations and offer guidance and/or serve as an additional technical resource
- Evaluate manufacturing compliance to NASA range safety and customer as well as internal specifications to meet launch and mission requirements
- Identify document and resolve production and test anomalies in accordance with prescribed procedures and pursue corrective action as required
- Collaborate cross-functionally with design manufacturing and quality engineering teams to resolve challenging nonconformances and proactively prevent recurring issues
- Read interpret and work from free form drawings as well as from controlled documentation and processes
- Independently perform verifications and document results in a clear precise and complete manner
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 5 years of inspection experience in an aerospace military or manufacturing environment
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Expert proficiency with PC-DMIS CMM software and CAD-based inspection workflows
- Experience or ability to learn on-machine probing inspections using NC-DMIS
- Extensive hands-on experience with GD&T interpretation and implementation per ASME Y14.5
- Proven expertise in programming and validating automated inspection routines from model-based definitions (MBD) and drawings
- Deep understanding of aerospace quality standards including AS9100 NASA-STD-8739 series and customer-specific requirements
- Proficient in using a wide range of inspection tools and gauges (micrometers height gauges dial indicators etc.)
- Proficiency in interpreting complex inspection reports statistical summaries and communicating findings to cross-functional teams
- Skilled in digital tools including ERP systems Google Workspace and technical documentation platforms
Additional Requirements:
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
- Must be able to pass a background check and gain access to government facilities
- Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
- Must be willing to travel up to 10%
- Must be able to climb ladders stoop bend crawl and work in tight spaces
Pay Range:
- Precision Inspection Specialist l: $44.40/hr - $57/hr
- Precision Inspection Specialist ll: $48.84/hr - $63.49/hr
Salary Range: California
$26 - $63.49 USD
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls and therefore must either be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens U.S. nationals lawful permanent residents (green card holders) and asylees and refugees with such status granted not pending.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Hourly
