Spacecraft Quality Inspector

We are seeking a Spacecraft Quality Inspector to join our team and support the inspection and verification of high-value engineering products throughout the manufacturing and assembly process. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with experience in quality inspection within a highly regulated engineering environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring products meet customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements before progressing through the production lifecycle. - Location: Guilford - On Site: Onsite - Clearance: SC clearable - Experience Level: Junior Key Responsibilities: - Perform inspections of manufactured, assembled, and integrated components to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards. - Conduct dimensional and visual inspections using a range of inspection tools and equipment. - Review manufacturing documentation, inspection records, and quality reports. - Identify, record, and report non-conformances, supporting investigations and corrective actions where required. - Verify that processes and products comply with company, customer, and regulatory requirements. - Support First Article Inspections (FAI) and incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities. - Work closely with manufacturing, assembly, engineering, and quality teams to resolve quality issues. - Maintain accurate quality documentation and inspection records. - Participate in audits and continuous improvement initiatives. - Ensure all inspection activities are performed in accordance with quality management systems and health and safety procedures. Required Skills: - Proven experience as a Quality Inspector within the aerospace, space, sector. - Experience performing dimensional and visual inspections on precision-engineered components and assemblies. - Familiarity with quality standards and quality management systems. - Experience identifying and managing non-conformances. - Strong attention to detail and methodical approach to inspection activities. - Ability to produce accurate documentation and inspection reports. - Excellent communication and teamwork skills. - Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced engineering environment. Required Qualifications: - A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience. Desirable Skills: - Experience within the space or satellite industry. - Knowledge of First Article Inspection (FAI) processes. - Familiarity with AS9100 or equivalent quality standards. - Experience supporting manufacturing, assembly, integration, or test environments. - Understanding of continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologies.