Senior Quality Inspector, Precision Inspection

Company Overview:

At Relativity Space, we have two audacious goals: to build the next great commercial launch company with Terran R and to become America's leading force in additive manufacturing innovation. Both contribute to our long-term vision of creating humanity’s industrial base on Mars, paving the way for interplanetary life to expand the possibilities of the human experience. This journey begins right here on Earth – where we design, build, and fly rockets to deliver customer payloads to orbit. Terran R, our medium-to-heavy lift reusable rocket, fulfills the growing demand for launch capacity, thanks to our iterative approach that accelerates design, testing, and development while minimizing costs. While our groundbreaking research and development in 3D printing pushes the boundaries of large-scale additive manufacturing.

Your journey with us is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to shape the future of aerospace technology, additive manufacturing, and the human experience alongside a community of passionate, creative individuals. Join us on this extraordinary journey, as we work together to transform our vision into reality.

About the Team: 

The Quality team supports all areas of production of Relativity’s hardware and defines the processes to do so. We work closely with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, test and launch counterparts to ensure the quality of our products. We help lay the foundation for all processes within the product lifecycle – design, buy, build, test and launch. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing Quality organization and help lead the front on producing the industry’s highest quality 3D-printed parts and launch vehicle. 

About the Role:

• Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspections of flight hardware using variety of metrology tools (Micrometers, Bore gauges, Romer arm, CMM, etc.) 
• Provide detailed in-process and final inspections of production hardware using CAD model, drawings, process specifications, and/or work order requirements  
• Provide detailed feedback to Machine Shop to help improve quality of the hardware  
• Thoroughly review all hardware requirements and determine pass/fail status, documenting outcomes and any non-conformances or deviations found  
• Provide feedback to Engineering, Additive, and other departments to help resolve quality related issues  

About You:

• 7+ years’ experience working as a Quality Inspector  
• Excellent knowledge of GD&T, Ability to review drawings and identify improper callouts/datum structures, according to ASME Y14.5  
• Experience with metrology hand inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, bore gages, thread gages, optical comparator, etc.)  
• CMM/PCMM experience using Verisurf or similar software
• Proficient at documenting inspection outcomes via detailed reports (AS9102, NCR’s, etc.)  
• Experience with AS9100, ISO9001, or similar QMS  
• Ability to effectively communicate with engineering, shop floor techs and/or other inspection personnel, demonstrating excellent communication and teamwork skills  
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, which may involve standing for extended periods or lifting up to 25 lbs.

Nice to haves but not required:  

• Knowledge of Aerospace hardware specifications, coating/processes, assemblies, etc. 
• Experience at an Aerospace or automotive start-up  
• Good computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook  
• Experience with NX, Teamcenter, Jira, Infor LN  
• Experience with AS9100, ISO9001, or similar QMS  
• Basic CNC skills  

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.