Quality Inspector - Supply Chain Avionics

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) plan

Medical, vision, dental

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is hiring a Quality Inspector – Supply Chain Avionics to perform visual and dimensional inspections of manufactured parts and assemblies. The role involves travel to supplier sites up to 10–20% and collaboration with internal teams on inspection processes and quality standards.

Responsibilities include developing inspection plans, supporting QMS documentation, and driving continuous improvement. Strong reading of drawings (ASME Y14.5) and lean principles are valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2+ years of receiving, precision, or metrological inspection experience.
• Lean manufacturing principles (FIFO, 5S) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Travel up to 10-20% to perform visual and dimensional inspections at supplier sites and in incoming areas.
• Use standard gauges to ensure quality and inspect tolerances per drawings.
• Inspect complex mechanical parts, components, assemblies and materials.
• Resolve nonconformances and support QMS documentation and improvements.
• Assist in developing supplier inspection plans and support SpaceX requirements.

Skills

Receiving inspection

Precision inspection

Metrology

Leadership

ASME Y14.5 reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Gauge usage

Job description

Quality Inspector - Supply Chain Avionics

Hawthorne, CA

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 AVIONICS

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Travel up to 10-20% of the time to perform visual and dimensional inspections on manufactured parts, assemblies, and/or sub-assemblies at supplier sites and within incoming inspection areas
• 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 Aff... or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out [e-mail].