SpaceX
Aerospace & DefenseDirect Greenhouse career site

Quality Inspector (Falcon & Dragon)

Pay
$26 – $44 per hour
Location
Hawthorne, CA · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Mid-level
Experience
2+ years
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Listed
31 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • ITAR eligibility
  • GD&T
  • metrology
  • non-conformance documentation
  • OSHA safety standards

Also useful

  • CAD
  • composite lay-up
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Microsoft Office

Stated benefits & perks

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • Parental leave

Responsibilities

  • Provide detailed in-process inspections on different components within Falcon; use detailed drawings, CAD models, and established processes to verify conformance to manufacturing and design requirements
  • Ensure company policies and procedures are complied with for the receiving and storage of composite raw materials
  • Document production non-conformances in accordance with prescribed procedures and processes as required
  • Support quality management system (QMS) policies and procedure documentation, and assess compliance to company and industry standards; initiate and lead continual improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives
  • Support the Material Review Board (MRB) process by documenting and managing non-conformances

Basic Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 2+ years of inspection experience in an aerospace, military, or manufacturing environment

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

  • Associate degree in a technical or engineering field
  • 5+ years of experience in a quality, inspection, or manufacturing role
  • A&P license
  • Strong understanding of composite lay-up laser alignment and composite ply cutting systems
  • Ability to read and interpret cure reports vendor supplied conformance certifications
  • Practical experience with GD&T and skillful use of metrology tools and gauges
  • Experience with integration
  • Experience working with manufacturing enterprise resource systems, electronic databases, and paperless work instructions
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong communication skills; able to effectively communicate with engineering and production groups
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of managing priorities and tasks as delegated
  • Strong understanding of safety programs and OSHA regulations and requirements

Additional Requirements

  • Able to work all shift hours, overtime, and weekend hours as needed
  • Shift times:
  • 1st shift (4:00AM - 2:30PM)
  • 2nd shift: (3:00PM - 1:30AM)
  • Weekend 1st shift: Thursday - Sunday (4:00AM - 4:30PM)
  • Weekend 2nd shift: Thursday - Sunday (4:00PM - 4:30AM)
  • Able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
  • Able to stand for extended periods - 8 hours minimum
  • Able to stoop, bend, crawl, and able to maneuver in tight spaces

Pay range

  • Level 1: $26.00 - $32.00/hour
  • Level 2: $30.00 - $38.00/hour
  • Level 3: $35.00 - $44.00/hour

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

Itar Requirements

  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

About SpaceX

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.

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