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. 

• →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

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of receiving, precision, mechanical, or metrological inspection 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

• 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)

• 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.