Quality Inspector (Supply Chain)

Future Ventures; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Quality Inspector (Supply Chain) to perform inspection duties on Starship hardware, document results, and support compliance with design requirements.

The role uses precision instruments (micrometers, calipers, profilometer) and requires reading engineering drawings, applying GD&T, and coordinating with suppliers to resolve discrepancies while supporting lean initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• 1+ years of receiving, precision, mechanical, or metrological inspection experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate inspection equipment such as micrometers, calipers, and profilometer.
• Approve or reject items and document inspection results.
• Review certifications, specifications, and conformance to design requirements via eCerts or copies.
• Communicate with internal customers and suppliers to resolve inspection discrepancies.
• Perform surface plate inspection of machined aerospace parts.
• Support quality management policies and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Inspect flight hardware at the supplier per drawings and SpaceX specs.
• Use electronic MRP system to route parts and components to proper departments.

Skills

GD&T

Engineering drawings

Metrology tools

MS Office

Forklift operation

Aerospace industry experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Profilometer

MRP system

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.

QUALITY INSPECTOR (SUPPLY CHAIN)

As a Quality Inspector, you will be responsible for executing a wide variety of inspections, nonconformance documentation, and the resolution of Starship products.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilize inspection equipment such as micrometers, calipers, and profilometer
• Approve or reject items and document inspection results as required
• Perform documentation review and verification of certifications, specifications, and conformance to design requirements through eCerts or physical copies
• Communicate with internal customers and suppliers to resolve inspection discrepancies
• Complete surface plate work/inspection of machined aerospace parts
• Support quality management system policies and procedure documentation, assess compliance with company and industry standards, initiate and lead continual improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
• Inspect flight hardware at the supplier according to engineering drawings, purchase order(s), industry standards, and SpaceX specifications
• Use electronic MRP system to route parts and components to proper departments

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

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

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience operating a forklift or other material handling motorized vehicles and equipment
• Experience within the aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic fields
• Experience detecting design and drawing flaws
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications using ASME Y14.5
• Experience with GD&T and use of metrology tools and gauges
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to work Wed - Sun 6:00am - 6:00pm including overtime and/or weekends as needed
• Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position
• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted
• Must be able to work under adverse conditions (e.g., dirty, noisy, or confined spaces)

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.

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