Aerospace Valve Quality Inspector - 2nd Shift

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 60,614; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA seeks a Quality Inspector (Valves) to join the 2nd shift at the valve factory, supporting Dragon and Falcon programs.

You will perform in-process and end-of-line inspections, document anomalies, and collaborate with engineering to resolve issues while ensuring conformance to design requirements and NASA specifications. The role emphasizes hands-on inspection of flight hardware and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed in-process inspections on flight hardware using drawings and CAD models to verify conformance.
• Document production and test anomalies per procedures.
• Communicate and help resolve quality issues across sites.
• Process non-conforming product and assist with root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Observe operations and provide guidance as a technical resource.
• Evaluate compliance to NASA, customer and internal specifications for launch readiness.
• Perform related duties to ensure efficient operations.
• Support quality management system policies and drive continual improvement.

Skills

Aerospace standards

Calibrated inspection tools

Assemble and test hardware

Quality assurance principles

MS Office

Windows

AS9100/ISO 9001 experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA seeks a Quality Inspector (Valves) to join the 2nd shift at the valve factory, supporting Dragon and Falcon programs.

You will perform in-process and end-of-line inspections, document anomalies, and collaborate with engineering to resolve issues while ensuring conformance to design requirements and NASA specifications. The role emphasizes hands-on inspection of flight hardware and continuous improvement.