Skills & Technologies
Requirements
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Education
- High school
- Visa
- Sponsorship available
Joblaze summary
In the role of Quality Inspector at SpaceX, the individual conducts a range of inspections and manages nonconformance documentation for Starship products. Key skills include proficiency with inspection tools and the ability to interpret engineering drawings, alongside experience in precision or mechanical inspection. This position is well-suited for someone with at least a year of relevant experience, particularly in aerospace or similar fields. The role involves collaboration with internal teams and suppliers to ensure compliance with stringent quality standards.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about a month ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from SpaceX's career page.
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Quick facts
- How much experience is required?
- At least 1 year of relevant experience for this Quality Inspector (Supply Chain) role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Microsoft Excel, micrometers, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, calipers, GD&T.
- Does SpaceX sponsor work visas for this role?
- Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
- What seniority level is this role?
- SpaceX targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Quality Inspector (Supply Chain) role at SpaceX.
From the original posting
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 all shifts, 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 Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.