[Hiring] Senior Quality Specialist @RocketForce Technologies LLC

Role Description

The Quality Sr. Specialist, Source Inspector/Analyst, within the Rocketdyne Supplier Quality Assurance organization is responsible for performing Supplier End Item Data Package (EIDP), Electronic Certificates of Conformance (ECoC), and First Article Inspection Report (FAIR in AS9102 format) reviews. All work must be performed in accordance with contractual requirements, engineering drawings, and applicable specifications. This role also supports the maintenance of the Approved Supplier List (ASL) and contributes to line rejection and turn-back reduction initiatives through proactive mitigation activities.

• Perform Supplier End Item Data Package (EIDP) reviews in accordance with contractual requirements and execute accept/reject decisions for final electronic acceptance under stamp warranty authority.
• Support supplier‑assigned Supplier Quality Engineers (SQEs) with First Article Inspection (FAI) activities and perform FAIs with approval authority when requested.
• Apply advanced GD&T knowledge to validate product conformity and ensure proper inspection coverage.
• Utilize a wide range of precision inspection tools, including calipers, micrometers, height gages, visual aids, and other measurement instruments.
• Interpret and analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to ensure accurate and comprehensive inspection execution.
• Collaborate with SQEs and Quality Managers to resolve non‑conformances, drive corrective actions, support continuous improvement, and reduce line rejections and turn-backs.
• Ensure compliance with all internal procedures, customer requirements, and applicable industry and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to the maintenance of the Approved Supplier List (ASL) and assist in supplier performance improvement efforts.
• Participate in initiatives aimed at reducing quality escapes, improving supplier process capability, and ensuring consistent product acceptance in alignment with program objectives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant quality inspection experience in aerospace or a highly regulated industry.

Requirements

• NDT cert review (e.g. FPI/Radiography, etc.)
• Prior aerospace industry experience in supplier quality, source inspection, or similar functions.
• Familiarity with nonconformance documentation, corrective action processes, and supplier quality systems.
• Experience performing independent product acceptance under stamp warranty authority.
• ASQ (CQI) certification or Six Sigma preferred.
• Prior Internal/External Auditing.
• Fully proficient knowledge of GD&T principles and applications.
• Complex assemblies, machined components, and composite structures.
• Inspection methods, processes, and documentation practices.
• Strong proficiency in the use of inspection tools, including hand tools, precision measurement instruments, and visual inspection aids.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for interfacing with suppliers, engineers, and management.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability and willingness to travel within the United States, to occasionally support supplier related activities.
• Working knowledge of AS9100, AS9102, and AS9120.