CMM Inspector (Starship)

Spacex; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a CMM Inspector for Starship at Starbase, Texas. You will inspect flight hardware and complex components, program CMMs and Romer Arms, and verify conformance to ASME/Y14.5 drawings.

The role requires hands-on precision inspection, experience with PC-DMIS and Verisurf, and a proactive quality mindset. Expected tasks include developing supplier inspection plans, reviewing certifications, and ensuring all parts meet company standards with proper non-conformance documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• 3+ years of precision mechanical inspection.
• 3+ years of programming and running CMM or Faro Arm.

Responsibilities

• Select and utilize standard gauges to ensure quality; inspect feature tolerances.
• Perform complex inspections on mechanical parts, components, assemblies and materials.
• Inspect flight hardware at the supplier according to drawings and standards.
• Program and setup CMMs to achieve the desired inspections.
• Review documentation and verify certifications and conformance.
• Support inspection plans at suppliers and corrective actions.

Skills

Precision inspection

CMM programming

Romer Arm experience

Verisurf software

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

PC-DMIS

Romer Arm

Verisurf

Job description

the company 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 the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

CMM INSPECTOR (STARSHIP)RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Select and utilize standard gauges to ensure quality. Inspect feature tolerances by selecting the tool with the required accuracy

• Perform complex inspections on mechanical parts, components, assemblies and materials

• May include but is not limited to purchased parts, in-process and final assemblies, and materials for workmanship and conformance to specifications/drawings

• Program and setup Articulating Arm (ex. Romer), CMMs to achieve the desired inspections

• Perform documentation review and verification of certifications, specifications, and conformance to design and specification requirements

• Inspect flight hardware at the supplier according to engineering drawings, purchase order(s), industry standards, and the company specifications

• Ensure that all parts meet the company specifications and standards or that any non-conformance is documented at the supplier

• Support the development of inspection plans at suppliers

• Support supplier corrective action process, including verifying corrective action implementation

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate

• 3+ years of precision mechanical inspection experience

• 3+ years of programming and running CMM or Faro Arm experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Aerospace precision inspection experience

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

• CMM Programming with PC-DMIS software

• Romer Arm experience with Verisurf software

• Basic understanding of electronics inspection and propulsion valve operation

• Solid computer skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel

• Statistical process control experience

• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of managing priorities and tasks as delegated

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specification using ASME Y14.5. GD&T and skillful use of metrology tools and gauge

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work Mon-Fri 10:00am - 10:00pm including overtime and weekends as needed

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.

the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with the company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.