Quality Control Technician - Manufacturing Inspector

Support the space program in Houston, Texas. Hold buy-off authority on the production floor, accepting, rejecting, or holding mission-critical hardware at each inspection point.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process floor inspections at designated Manufacturing Inspection Points (MIPs) per the production traveler, verifying conformance to drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Buy off MIPs once conformance is verified; withhold buy-off and stop the line when nonconformance is identified.
• Apply NASA workmanship and quality requirements (NASA-STD-8739 series; fastener and torque requirements) on flight and mission-critical hardware.
• Use precision measurement and inspection equipment appropriate to each MIP's inspection criteria.
• Document inspection results, buy-off records, and nonconformances in the traveler and QMS in real time.
• Identify and immediately communicate quality anomalies and process deviations; support containment of affected product.
• Verify tool control and confirm equipment calibration prior to use.
• Maintain a clean, organized, FOD-controlled inspection station.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer-related information.
• Associate degree or equivalent, or 5+ years of recent and related work experience in lieu of degree.
• 3+ years of recent and related work experience (5+ years if no degree).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection criteria.
• Experience with flight hardware traceability, parts/materials/process control, or mission-critical hardware inspection.
• Familiarity with AS9100/ISO 9001 requirements and MIP/buy-off documentation practices, including inspection stamp authorization.
• Familiarity with NASA quality assurance requirements (NPR 8735.2, NASA-STD-8709.22, or NASA-STD-8739 series workmanship standards).
• Experience supporting root cause analysis or nonconformance documentation (CAPA, MRB).
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMS).
• Strong team player with a solid work ethic and culture-oriented mindset.
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external customers.
• Organized with good time management skills; able to work outside normal schedule and adjust to peak periods and surge requirements.
• Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.
• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time) and may require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).

Desired Qualifications

• IPC-J-STD-001 certification, ideally with the Space Addendum.
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification for cable and wire harness assemblies.
• Experience with CMM or other dimensional inspection equipment.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
• AD&D, disability benefits, and life insurance.
• Retirement 401k plan.
• Vacation, sick pay, and holidays.
• Flexible work schedules (when available).
• Professional training and development for career advancement.

This position is located onsite in Houston, Texas; some travel may be required. Schedules are subject to change based on position and customer needs. All employees must pass a national agency check, pre-employment drug screen, and periodic random drug and alcohol screenings. Some positions may require an extensive background verification or clearance.