Quality Specialist (West Coast Launch & Recovery) - 1st Shift

SpaceX•Long Beach, CA

About The Position

The Launch & Recovery Quality Specialist contributes to a team of quality inspectors and engineers focused on mission assurance at launch recovery sites by promoting efficient, reliable operational processes. The role partners with individual contributors and leaders across Launch Reliability, Quality Assurance, and Launch Operations to support mission success as flight rates increase. It also works with companywide leadership on improvements across the Falcon 9, Dragon, and Starship programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical discipline, or at least 4 years of experience in an engineering, quality, inspection, or aerospace manufacturing role in lieu of a degree.
Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg Space Force Base.
Ability to work first shift, Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Ability to obtain and maintain Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC).
Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends, and offsite as required.
Must meet U.S. export-control eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice To Haves

6 or more years of experience in an engineering, quality, inspection, or aerospace manufacturing role.
Previous experience in a leadership role.
Strong collaborative skills.
Experience supporting production of complex parts and assemblies.
Quick thinking and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of Lean principles, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action, APQP, metrology, PFMEA, Control Plans, and other problem-solving approaches.
Dedication to applying a Lean approach to quality without compromising safety or reliability.

Responsibilities

Contribute to a team improving the quality and efficiency of vehicle maintenance and launch and recovery operations.
Develop, prioritize, and manage Quality improvement projects that maximize impact to the company.
Mentor and develop members of a multidisciplinary team.
Use continuous improvement to upgrade production controls and reduce the probability of errors.
Use quantitative tools to verify process changes and scale effective solutions across the company.
Identify concerns and improve inspection techniques; develop and standardize inspection guidelines and criteria.
Work with technicians, inspectors, build reliability, manufacturing engineers, and production management on continuous improvement initiatives.
Work with engineering teams to expand acceptance criteria and create contingent rework operations.
Review specifications and build documentation for completeness, accuracy, regulatory compliance, and quality objectives.
Participate in and assess the Authorized Overseer program, Recovery Lift Owners, and other high-risk qualification programs.
Support the Material Review Board process by managing non-conformances, evaluating root causes, and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
Support Quality Management System policies and procedures; initiate and lead continual improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
Support containment efforts for suspect product with the build reliability team.
Develop and modify dashboards to monitor and measure team performance.

Benefits

Potential eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards.
Potential discretionary bonuses.
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k) retirement plan.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Other discounts and perks.
Accrual of 3 weeks of paid vacation.
10 or more paid holidays per year.
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy.