Quality Inspector (Starship)

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.

QUALITY INSPECTOR (STARSHIP)

Our quality inspectors are responsible for being the last line of defense in assuring mission success. You will perform in-process and end-of-line inspections to verify that all key performance and design characteristics are met or exceeded during flight hardware manufacturing. You will be working hands on with the most cutting edge rocket technology currently available and will be part of history. This position will be supporting the Quality Inspection team at the SpaceX valve factory, which is responsible for the most critical components of our Dragon, Falcon, and Starship programs.

• Provide detailed in-process inspections on flight hardware, using detailed drawing, CAD models, and established processes to verify conformance to design requirements

• Provide dimensional inspection and verification with precision tools

• Document production and test anomalies in accordance with prescribed procedures and processes

• Communicate and help resolve quality related issues as they relate to the site and other SpaceX locations

• Process non-conforming product and assist engineering in root cause analysis and corrective action

• Routinely observe technical operations and offer guidance and/or serve as an additional technical resource

• Evaluate manufacturing compliance to NASA and customer, as well as internal, specifications to meet launch and mission requirements

• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

• Support quality management system policies and procedure documentation, assess compliance to company and industry standards, initiate and lead continual improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate

• 2+ years of inspection experience in an aerospace, military or manufacturing environment

• Experience with aerospace standards

• Experience using calibrated inspection tools

• Experience with assembling and testing manufactured hardware

• Experience with quality assurance principles, methods, and processes

• Experience with dimensional inspections and verifications with precision tools

• Intermediate level skill with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

• Intermediate level skill with Windows operating systems

• Practical experience working within quality management systems (AS9100 and ISO 9001)

• Must be willing to work overtime, and/or weekends as needed

• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted

• Must be willing to travel up to 10%

• Must be able to climb ladders, stoop, bend, crawl, and work in tight spaces

• Must be willing to work in a cleanroom environment, which requires PPE, such as: bunny suit, hair net, beard net, etc.

Pay range: Quality Inspector/Level 1: $26.00 - $32.00/hour Quality Inspector/Level 2: $30.00 - $38.00/hour Quality Inspector/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