Precision 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 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