Receiving Inspector (Starlink) - Night Shift

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is seeking a Receiving Inspector (Starlink) for a night shift in Bastrop, TX. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma with 2+ years of receiving or inspection experience. You will perform inspections, verify documentation, and communicate discrepancies. Familiarity with the AS9100 Quality Management System and aptitude for reading engineering drawings are preferred. This role requires lifting up to 25 lbs and working weekends as needed. Join SpaceX's mission to enable human life on Mars.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of receiving or inspection experience preferred.
• Ability to perform documentation review and verification.
• Experience with inspection equipment and quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform documentation review and verification of certifications.
• Approve or reject items and documents based on inspection results.
• Use electronic MRP system to document issues.

Skills

Receiving inspection experience

Metrological inspection experience

Familiar with AS9100 Quality Management System

Ability to read engineering drawings

Lean manufacturing principles

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Tools

Inspection equipment (micrometers, calipers)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Receiving Inspector (Starlink) - Night Shift

Bastrop, TX

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.

SpaceX is leveraging our experience building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s largest satellite constellation and most advanced broadband internet system. We provide reliable and fast internet to millions of users worldwide, including populations with little or no connectivity, rural communities, aircraft, watercraft, and places where existing services are unreliable, too expensive, or disconnected by natural disasters. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system, thousands of satellites and consumer antennae that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing. The Starlink team is seeking out the best-in-class professionals to maximize Starlink’s potential for communities and businesses around the globe.

Responsibilities

• Perform documentation review and verification of certifications, specifications, and conformance to design requirements through eCerts or physical copies.
• Complete receiving transactions of incoming product per established procedures.
• Approve or reject items and documents based on inspection results as requested.
• Communicate with internal customers and suppliers to resolve inspection discrepancies, documentation issues, and packaging damage.
• Use electronic MRP system to document issues and route parts and components to proper departments.
• Resolve nonconformance and documentation issues, support quality management system policies and procedure documentation, assess compliance to company and industry standards, and participate in continual improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Communicate and resolve roadblocks timely and accurately to ensure delivery and on‑time receipt status.

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Familiar with AS9100 Quality Management System standard.
• Experience with inspection equipment such as micrometers, calipers, and profilometer.
• Quality inspection experience within the aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronics field.
• 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 Lean manufacturing principles, such as FIFO, 5S, material flow.
• Experience with Microsoft Office platform.

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to work the following hours:
  • 3rd shift: Monday to Friday from 10:30 pm to 7:00 am (eligible for 15% shift differential).
• Ability to lift 25 lbs., unassisted.
• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed.
• Standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are general duties of the job.
• Willing to work onsite; remote work not considered.
• 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.

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.