Senior Quality Control Inspector

The future of aerospace and defense starts here. 

Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands. 

The Senior Quality Control Inspector’s primary focus will be ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality products that meet our customer’s expectations.  Supporting the manufacturing and design teams to ensure the parts and materials used in the manufacture of our products meet the specification requirements and aerospace standards. We are looking for an individual to add to the Weekend Inspection Team, ensuring that complex checks are performed accurately and that communication is smooth. This position is scheduled for three 12-hour shifts, Friday through Sunday, supporting weekend inspection operations.

This role reports to the Quality Control Manager with support from manufacturing planning and other Quality roles, such as Quality Engineers Supplier Quality Engineers.

Responsibilities:

• Perform electrical, dimensional, and/or visual inspections as appropriate for procured or manufactured parts and subassemblies


• Operate manual and automated test and inspection equipment


• Review submitted supplier documentation as required (material and/or special process) for accuracy and completeness


• Perform part and subassembly inspection or testing


• Record legible, complete, and accurate inspection results and other documentation


• Author Discrepancy Reports (DR) as needed


• Support MRB inventory and clearance activities


• Assist in calibration and maintenance of inspection equipment and update the calibration recall tracking system


• Guide and mentor junior quality control inspectors


• Other duties as assigned by Quality Management

Required Qualifications:

• Technical schooling preferred (high school diploma minimum requirement)


• 5+ years of experience in quality control/inspection experience in a precision machining or aerospace environment (aerospace preferred)


• Ability to read drawings and standards


• Significant experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)


• Skill using standard inspection tools, methods, and reporting requirements


• Previous experience with various types of metrology equipment used in performing dimensional or electrical inspections including their capabilities and limitations


• Experience in a moderate volume and mix manufacturing environment

Desired Experience:

• Experience operating automated inspection equipment such as comparators, height stands, surface profilometers, CMM, or similar


• Aerospace industry or machine shop experience


• ASQ CQI Certification


• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $33.75 - $42.30 per hour, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy. 

Classification: Full-time Non-Exempt