Quality Inspector - Senior (First Shift) - Millennium Space Syst

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Quality Inspector - Senior (First Shift) - Millennium Space Systems

Millennium Space Systems (MSS), a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is seeking a Quality Inspector - Senior (First Shift) to support the Quality team in El Segundo, CA!

Job Summary
The Quality Inspector will be responsible for identifying, resolving, and eliminating spacecraft and product quality issues that may occur during production operations. This role will require the ability to work the first shift.

This position's internal job code is Quality Inspector Sr. Our team is currently hiring for Grade 24.

Responsibilities

• Initiating corrective actions with our Manufacturing, ATLO, and Engineering teams
• Maintain systems that will assure the quality and traceability of the incoming materials and final products
• Interfaces and/or works closely with Design and Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials, Procurement and Shipping personnel on procedural issues involving design, methods, tooling, cost and other areas involved in the control of product quality
• Monitor all manufacturing processes through audits and daily evaluations, to ensure that assembly & test operations being performed in accordance with approved specifications and standards
• Documenting discrepancies as they occur during manufacturing & test operations
• Independently perform verifications and document results in a clear, precise, and complete manner
• Travel required to support operations identified by program being supported
• Support in other inspection areas defined by Millennium Space Systems Leadership as business needs require
• Develop, implement, and audit inspection and test plans, acceptance criteria, and in-process work instructions
• Facilitate root cause analysis and resolution with manufacturing / production area DR's
• Assist in conducting annual audits and systems surveys
• Makes recommendations to company leadership on the implementation of process improvements on assigned program(s) or product areas
• Demonstrates working knowledge and interface of MES systems (JIRA, Costpoint, etc.)

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. "US Person" includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years experience as a Quality Inspector in an aerospace, military or equivalent high reliability field
• Experience with measuring instruments (scales, micrometers, calipers, digital multimeters, etc.)
• Advanced knowledge of AS9100 quality standards
• Advanced knowledge of product manufacturing, assembly, test and inspection processes
• Working knowledge of process auditing techniques to ensure compliance to defined quality requirements
• Experience in performing inspections of aerospace components, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications, quality standards, and industry regulations
• Participated in TRS (test readiness scrum) component environmental test meetings
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, harness wiring diagrams, internal and external specifications
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate aerospace hardware and systems problems to technical professionals to initiate resolutions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently with a strong work ethic, be innovative, detail oriented, possess initiative, and team oriented
• Applicants must pass practical exam
• This position will require the ability to apply for a TS/SCI U.S. Security Clearance (More information on this process can be found by following the Mandatory Security Clearance and Access Process Disqualifying Criteria link which is listed in the job posting)

Preferred Qualifications

• 5-8 years experience in a Quality Assurance role
• Experience with avionics and electrical systems
• Experience inspecting solder, crimping, conformal coating, staking, and surface mounted devices accordance with NASA 8739 and/or IPC-J-STD-001, IPC-A-610 standards
• Wire harness inspection experience in accordance with NASA-STD-8739 and/or IPC-A-620 standards
• Experience with propulsion assembly inspections
• Experience with assembly tooling and/or composites fabrication and structural assembly inspections
• Demonstrated ability to train other quality inspectors on processes and inspection methods
• Experience in Non-conformance reporting
• Proficient in reading and interpretation of technical data and quality procedures

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

Drug Free Workplace:

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Shift:

• This role will be on 1st Shift

Total Rewards:

At Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Millennium Space Systems also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay-Range
Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only of what is reasonably expected to be paid for the position. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

• Grade 24: $29.42/hr - $47.09/hr

Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 09, 2026

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.