Full-Time
Quality Inspector
Posted on 3/15/2023
Manufactures advanced rockets and spacecrafts for space transportation
Compensation Overview
$1 - $38Hourly
Mid, Senior
West Athens, CA, USA
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 2+ years of inspection experience in an aerospace, military or manufacturing environment
- Associate's degree in a technical or engineering field
- 5+ years of experience in a quality, inspection, or manufacturing role
- A&P license
- Strong understanding of composite layup laser alignment and composite ply cutting systems
- Ability to read and interpret cure reports vendor supplied conformance certifications
- Practical experience with GD&T and skillful use of metrology tools and gauges
- Experience with integration
- Experience working with, manufacturing enterprise resource systems, electronic databases, and paperless work instructions
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong communication skills; able to effectively communicate with engineering and production groups
- Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of managing priorities and tasks as delegated
- Strong understanding of safety programs and OSHA regulations and requirements
- Able to work all shifts, overtime and weekend hours, as needed. Nominal hours - 1st shift (5:00am - 3:30am), 2nd shift (3:30pm - 2:00am)
- Able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted
- Able to stand for extended periods - 8 hours minimum
- Able to stoop, bend, crawl, and able to maneuver in tight spaces
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here
- Provide detailed in-process inspections on launch vehicle composite components, using detailed drawings, CAD models, and established processes to verify conformance to manufacturing and design requirements
- Ensure company policies and procedures are complied with for the receiving and storage of composite raw materials
- Document production non-conformances in accordance with prescribed procedures and processes as required
- Support quality management system (QMS) policies and procedure documentation, assess compliance to company and industry standards, initiate and lead continual improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives
- Support the Material Review Board (MRB) process by documenting and managing non-conformances
SpaceX, under the leadership of Elon Musk, has consistently demonstrated its technical prowess and industry leadership by achieving milestones previously accomplished only by governments, such as returning a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit and attaching a spacecraft to the International Space Station. The company's culture is driven by a clear and ambitious goal to make life multiplanetary, fostering an environment of high performance and continuous learning. With its advanced rocket and spacecraft designs, SpaceX has a competitive edge in the space transportation industry, providing regular cargo resupply missions for NASA and working towards the future of space exploration.
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$9.2B
Headquarters
Hawthorne, California
Founded
2002
6 month growth
↑ 9%1 year growth
↑ 30%2 year growth
↑ 29%Benefits
Benefits and Perks - Our employees’ well-being is important to us and essential to our capacity to do extraordinary things. We offer a wide variety of programs to support the health, wellness, and financial security of our employees and their families.