Quality Inspector (Starship) - 2nd Shift

The role

You will perform in-process and end-of-line inspections to verify flight hardware meets design characteristics. This role supports the Quality Inspection team at the SpaceX valve factory.

What you will do

• Provide detailed in-process inspections on flight hardware using drawings and CAD models
• Document production and test anomalies
• Communicate and help resolve quality related issues
• Process non-conforming product and assist engineering in root cause analysis
• Observe technical operations and offer guidance
• Evaluate manufacturing compliance to NASA, customer, and internal specifications
• Support quality management system policies and procedure documentation
• Initiate and lead continual improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of inspection experience in an aerospace, military or manufacturing environment
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• Must be able to climb ladders, stoop, bend, crawl, and work in tight spaces
• Must be willing to work in a cleanroom environment requiring PPE

Nice to have

• Experience with aerospace standards
• Experience using calibrated inspection tools
• Experience with assembling and testing manufactured hardware
• Experience with quality assurance principles, methods, and processes
• Intermediate level skill with Microsoft Office
• Intermediate level skill with Windows operating systems
• Practical experience working within quality management systems (AS9100 and ISO 9001)

Benefits

• Company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

About the company

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The company was founded on the belief that a future where humanity explores the stars is more exciting than one where we are not.