Aerospace Avionics Quality Inspector - Travel 10-20%

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) plan

Medical, vision, dental

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is hiring a Quality Inspector – Supply Chain Avionics to perform visual and dimensional inspections of manufactured parts and assemblies. The role involves travel to supplier sites up to 10–20% and collaboration with internal teams on inspection processes and quality standards.

Responsibilities include developing inspection plans, supporting QMS documentation, and driving continuous improvement. Strong reading of drawings (ASME Y14.5) and lean principles are valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2+ years of receiving, precision, or metrological inspection experience.
• Lean manufacturing principles (FIFO, 5S) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Travel up to 10-20% to perform visual and dimensional inspections at supplier sites and in incoming areas.
• Use standard gauges to ensure quality and inspect tolerances per drawings.
• Inspect complex mechanical parts, components, assemblies and materials.
• Resolve nonconformances and support QMS documentation and improvements.
• Assist in developing supplier inspection plans and support SpaceX requirements.

Skills

Receiving inspection

Precision inspection

Metrology

Leadership

ASME Y14.5 reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Gauge usage

Job description

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is hiring a Quality Inspector – Supply Chain Avionics to perform visual and dimensional inspections of manufactured parts and assemblies. The role involves travel to supplier sites up to 10–20% and collaboration with internal teams on inspection processes and quality standards.

Responsibilities include developing inspection plans, supporting QMS documentation, and driving continuous improvement. Strong reading of drawings (ASME Y14.5) and lean principles are valued.