Quality Inspector - Supply Chain Avionics

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 – SUPPLY CHAIN AVIONICS

• 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

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate

• 2+ years of receiving, precision, or metrological inspection experience

• 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

• 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

Quality Inspector/Level 1: $24.00 - $31.00/hour Quality Inspector/Level 2: $28.00 - $37.00/hour Quality Inspector/Level 3: $33.00 - $43.00/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, stock options, 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