Surface Plate Inspector, Second Shift

Department: Quality

The Reliability team at Relativity Space ensures quality is built into every stage of the Terran R design and production process, embedding reliability from the very beginning. The team works directly with design, manufacturing, test, and launch teams to stay close to the hardware, understand constraints, and proactively shape decisions. As the program moves from development into production and scaled operations, this is the time to establish the right processes, controls, and inspections without slowing progress. The team plays a key role in balancing risk, fostering a culture of ownership, and making sure speed never comes at the cost of reliability. Success means creating a quality system that scales with the Terran R program and Relativity as a whole.

This is a 2nd shift position with a standard schedule of 3:00PM-1:30AM, Monday through Friday, with a 10% differential on top of the base rate. Please note that this position is structured around a baseline expectation of a 50-hour workweek, which may include occasional overtime as needed to meet operational goals. 

About the Role:

• Conduct thorough inspections of machined components to ensure compliance with engineering specifications and drawing requirements
• Utilize precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, profilometers, thread gages, pin gages and other hand tools to assess conformity to drawing requirements
• Document inspection results, identify non-conformities, and write nonconformance reports
• Perform visual inspection to ensure components are free of burrs, damages, scratches or FOD
• Maintain cleanliness/organization of the quality lab and the metrology tools

About You:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in mechanical inspection or quality control within a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Proficient with reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications with intermediate understanding of Y14.5 standards and GD&T
• Proficient with inspection tools and measurement techniques
• Proficient understanding of helicoils, keenserts, AS5202 port threads, and surface finishes
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team setting

Nice to haves but not required:  

• Machining experience or understanding of machining concepts that allows the inspector to accurately deduce root cause and corrective action of a nonconformance
• Experience with operating/programming Romer/Faro Arm or CMM (Verisurf preferred)
• Experience with quality management systems and standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001)
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and/or Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERP)