Dimensional Inspector - Supply Chain

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Dimensional Inspector – Supply Chain in Hawthorne, CA to ensure quality using standard gauges and to inspect tolerances on mechanical parts and assemblies. The role supports supplier inspection plans and drives process improvements across internal and supplier teams.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in receiving/precision/metrological inspection and may have avionics inspection background, with proficiency reading engineering drawings per ASME Y14.5 and lean manufacturing

Qualifications

• Experience leading a project and/or team is preferred.
• Experience detecting design, documentation, and drawing flaws is desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications using ASME Y14.5.
• Lean manufacturing principles such as FIFO, 5S and material flow are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• 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 and materials.
• Resolve nonconformance and support QMS policies and continual improvement initiatives.
• Support the development of inspection plans at suppliers.
• Provide support to internal and external stakeholders on SpaceX requirements and inspection processes.
• Collaborate with teams, lead projects, and drive continuous improvement of processes.

Skills

Project leadership

Avionics inspection experience

Reading engineering drawings

Lean manufacturing

Microsoft Word/Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

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 ofenabling human life on Mars.

DIMENSIONAL INSPECTOR – SUPPLY CHAIN

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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
• 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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of receiving, precision, or metrological inspection experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND 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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift 30 lbs. unassisted
• Standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying aregenerally 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 10-20%
• Frequent travel to suppliers around California required, valid driver’s license mandatory

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

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 medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

• 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 .

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 Affirmentive Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].