Quality Specialist (Starship)

InvestedintheMission; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Wisconsin is seeking a Quality Specialist (Starship) to manage MRB, FOD, and tool control on the shop floor, handling non-conforming hardware from receipt through disposition while coordinating with BRE and Engineering.

The role requires hands-on inspection, use of measurement tools, and the ability to read CAD drawings, maintaining rigorous documentation and supporting continuous improvement across production teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years in engineering, manufacturing or quality fields.
• Experience in MRB, non-conformance processing or manufacturing.
• FOD and tool control experience.
• Hands-on use of measurement tools and devices.
• Strong computer skills (laptops, tablets, cameras, digital systems).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read design drawings and CAD models.
• Knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001 or similar QMS.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis and corrective action.

Responsibilities

• Receive MRB hardware from Incoming, stage it on racks, and process it through MRB
• Review Issue Tickets and rejection paperwork; coordinate fixes or routing
• Coordinate logistics for nonconforming material with on-site and off-site teams
• Obtain dispositions from Engineering (Repair, Use As Is, Scrap, etc.)
• Keep outgoing hardware moving to workcenters, other sites or scrap
• Process hardware with laptops, cameras, and iPads; paint, tag, remove stickers
• Maintain documentation; audit Issue Tickets for rationale and disposition verification
• Quarantine suspect product and update leadership on status
• Implement and audit FOD and tool control
• Use measurement tools for inspection and verification
• Support cleanliness inspectors on criteria and documentation
• Write simple visual instructions (test plans, OP instructions, infographics)
• Train production on Issue Tickets and documentation
• Collaborate with BRE team on quality issues and inspection methods

Skills

MRB & non-conformance

FOD & tool control

Measurement tools

Microsoft Office

CAD drawings literacy

Reading design drawings

Root cause analysis

Problem-solving

Engineering communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Measurement instruments

Laptops / tablets

Office software (MS Office)

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 SPECIALIST (STARSHIP)

The Quality Specialist is a hands-on shop-floor role on Starship, focused on MRB, FOD and tool control, measurement, and cleanliness. You will process non-conforming hardware from receipt through disposition and outbound flow. Additional responsibilities include training production on Issue Tickets and working with the Build Reliability Engineering (BRE) team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive MRB hardware from Incoming, stage it on racks, and process it through MRB
• Review Issue Tickets and rejection paperwork on receipt; get senders to fix bad info or wrong routing
• Coordinate logistics with on-site and off-site teams for nonconforming material delivery
• Get dispositions from Engineering (Repair, Use As Is, Scrap & Destroy, etc.)
• Keep outgoing hardware moving to workcenters, other sites for rework, or scrap
• Process hardware with laptops, cameras, and iPads; paint, tag, remove stickers, and apply scrap markings
• Keep documentation and tracking accurate; audit Issue Tickets for rationale, deviation docs, and disposition verification
• Help quarantine suspect product and update production leadership on containment and disposition status
• Implement and audit FOD and tool control
• Use measurement tools and devices for inspection and verification
• Support cleanliness inspectors on criteria, measurement, and documentation
• Write simple visual instructions when needed (test plans, OP instructions, infographics)
• Train production on Issue Tickets, documentation, and repeat failures/escapes
• Work with the BRE team on quality issues and inspection methods

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing, or quality field
• Prior experience in quality, inspection, MRB, non-conformance processing, or manufacturing
• FOD and tool control experience
• Hands-on use of measurement tools and devices
• Strong computer skills (laptops, iPads, cameras, and digital systems)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
• High attention to detail
• Comfortable working hands-on with hardware (painting, labeling, sticker removal, physical organization of parts)
• Forklift experience (SpaceX will train and qualify)
• Comfortable working with Engineering, senders, and material handlers
• Can explain work with simple visual instructions (test plans, OP instructions, infographics)
• Ability to read and interpret design drawings and CAD models
• Experience with AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar QMS
• Knowledge of quality tools such as root cause analysis, corrective action, and problem-solving methods

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted and to stand for extended periods
• Flight hardware typically is built at height or in tight quarters, and physical dexterity is required
• Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings, and climbing hand over hand
• Must be able to work all shift hours, overtime, and weekends as needed
• Must be able to travel for short trips as needed

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.

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