Quality Inspector, Receiving
- FAA A&P certificate
About the job
<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 o
From Virgin Galactic's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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