Composites Source Inspector Remote Bay Area

spacex; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company committed to making space exploration a reality! As a Composites Source Inspector, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and compliance of components used in groundbreaking aerospace projects. This position involves extensive travel, requiring keen attention to detail as you inspect parts at supplier locations. Your expertise in composite materials and inspection techniques will be vital in upholding the high standards that SpaceX is known for. If you're passionate about aerospace and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity could be your next big adventure!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in composite inspection and dimensional inspection is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections on manufactured parts at supplier sites.
• Ensure parts meet specifications and document non-conformance.

Skills

Composite inspection experience

Dimensional inspection

CMM inspection using PCDMIS

Ability to read design drawings

Strong GD&T knowledge

Inspection equipment (micrometer, calipers)

ISO9001/AS9100 experience

Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, CAD)

Precision mechanical inspection

Strong verbal and written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Inspection equipment

PCDMIS programming

Romer Arm

Job description

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.

COMPOSITES SOURCE INSPECTOR - (REMOTE) - BAY AREA

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Travel up to 95% of the time to perform visual and dimensional inspections on manufactured parts, assemblies, and/or sub-assemblies at supplier sites
• 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 SpaceX specifications
• Perform the inspection 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
• Ensure that all parts meet SpaceX specifications and standards or that any non-conformance is documented at the supplier
• Visually inspect parts for delamination, unbond, porosity, cracks and other defects
• Support the development of inspection plans at suppliers
• Support supplier corrective action process, including verifying corrective action implementation

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED
• Composite inspection experience
• Experience with receiving inspection, dimensional inspection and CMM inspection using PCDMIS programming language
• Ability to read and interpret design drawings and CAD models

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong GD&T knowledge through experience and/or formal training
• Experience with inspection equipment such as micrometer, calipers, profilometer, etc.
• ISO9001/AS9100/9102 (First Article Inspection) experience
• Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office products and CAD
• Experience with Romer Arm
• Precision mechanical inspection experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated, efficient, trustworthy and able to work with limited supervision

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift 30 lbs.
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
• Position may involve long hours and weekend work as needed
• Frequent travel to suppliers required. Valid driver’s license mandatory

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX 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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at [phone].