Quality Inspector, Receiving
This role falls under U.S. export rules, so the posting asks for U.S. person status. That means a U.S. citizen, a green card holder, a refugee or an asylee.
The posting offers a 9/80, 4/10 or other compressed week. More with a 9/80 schedule
About the role
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Virgin Galactic is seeking a highly motivated Receiving Inspector to support our Quality team. Guided by our values, “Safety above All”, we proactively manage the risks inherent in human spaceflight through our daily actions in the design and assembly efforts. </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">This will be a dual role with duties in both Receiving and Vehicle Inspection, requiring an A&P license. Primary tasks will be associated with inspection standards, principles, techniques to examine, question, evaluate and report objective evidence of results in accordance with Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements. Maintain focus on timeliness and execution of tasks and deliverables every day. Support the company strategy by holding ourselves and one another accountable for getting the work done. </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Location</strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Position is located Onsite at Spaceport America</span></li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Current Work Schedule </strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">4/10 Onsite Monday through Thursday Day Shift (6:00am – 4:30pm) </span></li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Potential Future Work Schedules</strong></span></p><ul type="disc"><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">4/10 Onsite Monday through Thursday Night Shift (4:00pm – 2:30am) </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">4/10 Onsite Thursday through Sunday Day Shift (6:00am – 4:30pm) </span></li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Relocation</strong> </span></p><ul><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Assistance available to move to Las Cruces, NM area </span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong> </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong> </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Responsibilities</strong></span></p><ul type="disc"><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Process product inspections upon receipt from materials</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Verify all materials have proper traceability and are obtained from vendors on the ASL (Approved Suppliers List) as well as that all material conforms to the engineering definition as requested by the inspection plan </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Perform re-inspections on product returns from Manufacturing (MFG) </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Perform historical research on inspections for other groups as needed </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Process monitor and move Non-Conformance Reports (NCR's) maintain custody/control of Material Review Board (MRB) </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Generate Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) as required within TipQA and / or Apriso during receiving inspections for erroneous entries </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Inspect purchased electrical and mechanical parts, and raw materials for conformity to standards, specifications, and processing requirements</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Inspect for defects and damage, proper identification, and dimensions using measuring devices</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Input data and inspection results</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Follow and document complex processes, input data and inspection results</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Communicate effectively, in both written and verbal formats, with engineering, management and production personnel to convey product acceptance criteria and inspection results</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Comply with safety regulations and promote a safe working environment</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Proper and timely completion of assigned tasks in accordance with the policies and procedures set forth by the company</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Conduct work in a manner that enhances own/other employees’ health and safety, product safety and promotes risk reduction</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Participate openly in safety-related event investigations, and immediately report workplace hazards and make suggestions for control</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Cooperate and contribute toward the overall success of the Safety program at the local level</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Adhere to set directions and guidelines from team leader to support collaboration across teams to complete project</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Work on quality control assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ensure quality and efficiency of installations, including troubleshooting and may provide guidance in troubleshooting processes and concepts</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong> </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong> </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong> Required Skills and Experience</strong></span></p><ul type="disc"><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">High School Diploma or equivalent</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Minimum of three years’ experience in a related field, may include, but not limited to; aerospace parts and components and hands‐on experience in a manufacturing, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), or airline environment with a special emphasis in prototype aircraft; to include material and logistics operations</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Knowledge of AS9100 and other relevant aerospace industry standards and regulations</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">In depth understanding of the inspection techniques and quality issues associated with logistics and warehouse operations </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and/or models on paper or digital</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience with nonconforming material control processes</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Specific vision abilities (corrected or uncorrected) to include color perception, close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus to be able to detect even the smallest of flaws or defects in the materials used</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Comply with safety regulations and promote a safe working environment</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Demonstrated ability to use computer applications to follow manufacturing work instructions </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and/or models on paper or digital</span></li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Preferred Skills and Experience</strong></span></p><ul type="disc"><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Proven hands-on inspection experience in the aerospace industry using a variety of precision measurement tools</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Knowledge of applying current quality control practices and willingness to learn cutting edge spacecraft quality techniques</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Basic math and technical writing skills</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to collaborate on quality inspection projects with fellow technicians, or interdepartmental functions to achieve goals or solve problems </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to communicate in a manner that is timely, respectful, and open to other ideas</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Strong safety forward thinking, practice good housekeeping, tool control, recognizing the importance of properly handling hazardous materials, and chemicals</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Familiar with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to lift up to 50 pounds</span></li></ul><p> </p><p>#LI-AB1</p><p> </p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The annual U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $53,040.00–$72,665.00. The base pay actually offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, and experience and take into account internal equity. Other forms of pay (e.g., bonus or long term incentive) may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. For more information regarding Virgin Galactic benefits, please visit <a title="https://vgcareers.virgingalactic.com/global/en/benefits" href="https://usg02.safelinks.protection.office365.us/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvgcareers.virgingalactic.com%2Fglobal%2Fen%2Fbenefits&data=05%7C02%7CBrooke.Peters%40virgingalactic.com%7C4dc2282061c84221258f08df1da915da%7Ca9008a03b053484687d345880ffa31a1%7C0%7C0%7C639262284319455912%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=iptBJFQmOtp%2FaJ4IRh7FIC7ekBYRlM8PGdbNwimSHlE%3D&reserved=0">https://vgcareers.virgingalactic.com/global/en/benefits</a></span></p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Who We Are</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Virgin Galactic is an aerospace and space travel company, pioneering human spaceflight for private individuals and researchers with its advanced air and space vehicles. We are making the dream of space travel a reality, delivering spaceflight at an unprecedented frequency, with the development of next generation space vehicles. </span></p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Export Requirements <br>To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Person (either a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident or a protected individual as defined 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or be able to obtain the required authorization from either the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The applicant must also not be included in the list of Specifically Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. See list <strong><u><a href="https://usg02.safelinks.protection.office365.us/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fofac.treasury.gov%2Fspecially-designated-nationals-list-data-formats-data-schemas&data=05%7C02%7CBrooke.Peters%40virgingalactic.com%7C4dc2282061c84221258f08df1da915da%7Ca9008a03b053484687d345880ffa31a1%7C0%7C0%7C639262284319473725%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=MkChRn2dN11v2do3NM6KI%2BGWSk%2BR9UxRY2KHIr2mjYU%3D&reserved=0">here</a></u></strong>.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">EEO Statement<br>Virgin Galactic is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Virgin Galactic is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. </span></p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Drug Free Workplace<br>Virgin Galactic is committed to a Drug Free Workplace. All applicants post offer and active teammates are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. This can include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and accident related drug and alcohol testing. </span></p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Phoenix Employment Requirements<br>For individuals seeking employment at our Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport facility, employment is contingent upon you obtaining and maintaining a TSA authorized security badge. This includes initial and annual mandatory background checks that are governed by TSA, and conducted by the Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport badging office.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Accommodation Requests</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position, please contact the Virgin Galactic Talent Team at: <strong><a href="mailto:VGTalent@virgingalactic.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">VGTalent@virgingalactic.com</a> </strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Mandatory Notices</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a title="https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/whd/legacy/files/eppac.pdf" href="https://usg02.safelinks.protection.office365.us/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dol.gov%2Fsites%2Fdolgov%2Ffiles%2FWHD%2Flegacy%2Ffiles%2Feppac.pdf&data=05%7C02%7CBrooke.Peters%40virgingalactic.com%7C4dc2282061c84221258f08df1da915da%7Ca9008a03b053484687d345880ffa31a1%7C0%7C0%7C639262284319488745%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=HCqxWGI7mep0xm5QCnBP4Ti3j6AO%2BPEov5BBuG%2BRogo%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Employee Polygraph Protection Act Rights</a></span></p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a title="https://www.anl.gov/sites/www/files/2024-01/e-verify_participation_poster_eng_es.pdf" href="https://usg02.safelinks.protection.office365.us/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.anl.gov%2Fsites%2Fwww%2Ffiles%2F2024-01%2FE-Verify_Participation_Poster_Eng_Es.pdf&data=05%7C02%7CBrooke.Peters%40virgingalactic.com%7C4dc2282061c84221258f08df1da915da%7Ca9008a03b053484687d345880ffa31a1%7C0%7C0%7C639262284319503620%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=jW3QbGFEScWXN2TMMdZTbjX4U3evaz73iFjc9pMHmcw%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">E-Verify_Participation_Poster_Eng_Es</a></span></p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a title="https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/whd/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf" href="https://usg02.safelinks.protection.office365.us/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dol.gov%2Fsites%2Fdolgov%2Ffiles%2FWHD%2Flegacy%2Ffiles%2Ffmlaen.pdf&data=05%7C02%7CBrooke.Peters%40virgingalactic.com%7C4dc2282061c84221258f08df1da915da%7Ca9008a03b053484687d345880ffa31a1%7C0%7C0%7C639262284319519251%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=TjrhpL2ojtbeTc4Y4RzqEVW6gO3mNP7JHD%2FsFEo5A6I%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Your Employee Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act</a> </span></p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a title="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_eeoc_knowyourrights6.12screenrdr.pdf" href="https://usg02.safelinks.protection.office365.us/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eeoc.gov%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2F2023-06%2F22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf&data=05%7C02%7CBrooke.Peters%40virgingalactic.com%7C4dc2282061c84221258f08df1da915da%7Ca9008a03b053484687d345880ffa31a1%7C0%7C0%7C639262284319534212%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=UR3KpKsulhA0sSg3yLD0dXreEHuUuLAqBtuaLFWwl10%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal</a> </span></p>
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