Quality Inspector - Supply Chain Avionics

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

18h•$24 - $43•Hybrid

About The Position

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. This role involves performing visual and dimensional inspections on manufactured parts, assemblies, and/or sub-assemblies at supplier sites and within incoming inspection areas. The Quality Inspector will select and utilize standard gauges to ensure quality, inspect feature tolerances, and perform complex inspections on purchased mechanical parts, components, assemblies, and materials. Responsibilities also include resolving nonconformance and documentation issues, supporting Quality Management System policies, assessing compliance to standards, and initiating continual improvement initiatives. The position supports the development of inspection plans at suppliers, the supplier corrective action process, and provides support to internal and external stakeholders on SpaceX requirements and inspection processes. Collaboration with teams, leading projects, and driving continuous improvement are key aspects of this role.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
2+ years of receiving, precision, or metrological inspection experience
Ability to lift 30 lbs. unassisted
Standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
Open to working all required shift hours, including overtime, and weekends, as needed
Willing to travel – up to 75%
Frequent travel to suppliers around California required, valid driver’s license mandatory
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee under the applicable U.S. law, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

1+ years of experience leading a project and/or team
Experience detecting design, documentation, and drawing flaws
Experience as an avionics inspector for electro-mechanical components and assemblies such as wire harnesses and PCB/PCBAs
Experience inspecting composite components and documentation
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications using ASME Y14.5
Lean manufacturing principles such as FIFO, 5S, material flow, etc.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel

Responsibilities

Travel up to 75% of the time to perform visual and dimensional inspections on manufactured parts, assemblies, and/or sub-assemblies at supplier sites and within incoming inspection areas
Select and utilize standard gauges to ensure quality
Inspect feature tolerances by selecting the tool with the required accuracy
Perform complex inspections on purchased mechanical parts, components, assemblies and materials
Resolve nonconformance and documentation issues, support Quality Management System policies and procedure documentation, assess compliance to company and industry standards, initiate and lead continual improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
Support the development of inspection plans at suppliers
Support supplier corrective action process, including verifying corrective action implementation
Provide support to both internal and external stakeholders on SpaceX requirements and inspection processes
Collaborate with teams, lead projects, and drive continuous improvement of processes both internally and at our suppliers