Supplier Quality Inspector

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system.

As a Supplier Quality Inspector, you will own your own incoming inspection station/area where you will be responsible for being the first line of defense in assuring quality of parts received at Astranis.

Responsibilities:

• Perform receiving inspection of flight hardware against 2D Drawings and Part Specifications, as per Work Order instructions
• Support multiple commodities (machined parts, assemblies and systems, PCBA, and Harnesses)
• Document and manage Non-Conformances
• Create Non Conformance Tickets, communicate cross-functionally, and perform Dispositions and Corrective Actions as needed
• Provide feedback to Engineering Teams to ensure efficiency and feasibility of Work Order & Inspection Procedures
• Interface with Engineering and Production Teams to support and drive resolution and correction of Non Conformances
• Inspect hardware's quality documentation like Certificates of Conformance, End Item Data Packages, and able to go online and find Technical Data Packages
• Own an Incoming Quality station – maintain standardization, cleanliness, and efficient workflow

Requirements:

• 2+ years of inspection experience in an aerospace, military or manufacturing environment
• Substantial knowledge of the control of nonconforming hardware, failure/root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action processes
• Experience reading and interpreting design drawings and CAD models
• Experience using metrology manual gauges (micrometer, height gauge, caliper, go/no-go gauges, etc.)
• Experience using microscope to visualize and photograph zoomed in defects
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently with a strong work ethic, be innovative, detail oriented, possess initiative, and team oriented
• Willing and able to work overtime and/or weekends as required

Benefits:

• Base pay is $30-$44 USD per hour
• Significant equity package via incentive stock options
• High-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement planning
• Flexible PTO
• Free on-site catered meals