Quality Inspector - Supply Chain Avionics

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Quality Inspector – Supply Chain Avionics in California. The role requires performing visual and dimensional inspections on parts at supplier sites and incoming areas, traveling up to 10-20%.

You'll use gauges, read engineering drawings per ASME Y14.5, and support continuous improvement and supplier corrective actions within SpaceX's quality systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead small projects, and ensure compliance with industry standards while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of receiving, precision, or metrological inspection experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 10-20%.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs and perform required physical tasks.
• Open to all required shift hours, overtime, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Travel 10-20% to perform visual and dimensional inspections at supplier sites and in incoming inspection areas.
• Select and use standard gauges to ensure quality.
• Inspect feature tolerances using appropriate tools.
• Perform complex inspections on mechanical parts and assemblies.
• Lead continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives; support supplier corrective actions.
• Assist development of inspection plans at suppliers.
• Provide guidance on SpaceX requirements and inspection processes.
• Collaborate with teams, lead projects, and drive process improvements.

Skills

Project leadership

Design flaw detection

Avionics inspection

Composite inspection

Engineering drawings ASME Y14.5

Lean manufacturing

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

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 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
• Support supplier corrective action process, including verifying corrective action implementation
• 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 are generally 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

Pay Range

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

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)