Aimed at mid-level inspection professionals who understand aerospace soft goods and can work in a collaborative, hands-on environment.
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Original posting from SpaceX via Greenhouse
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 (STARFALL)
SpaceX is seeking exceptional employees to enable the success of its Starfall, Dragon, and Starship programs at the Bloomfield, Connecticut site. The Quality Inspector will inspect sewn, cut, and marked soft goods and verification successful execution of critical operations. The Inspector will aid in ensuring high-quality parachute system hardware exists the production line. This role will have a close feedback loop with engineering, production, and the greater SpaceX team in our pursuit of making access to and from space as safe and reliable as possible.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform in-process inspections of sewing, stitching, cut parts, and marks using calibrated tools, work orders, and drawings to verify conformance
Perform secondary verification of critical work-order operations
Perform final inspection of completed soft goods as required; approve or reject hardware and document non-conformances
Perform inspection photography of hardware and non-conformances as required
Author issue tickets; label nonconforming hardware; track location; assign owners; and follow progress to close
Support the Material Review Board (MRB) process by documenting and managing non-conformances
Manage calibrated tools: maintain tracking and due dates, remove out-of-tolerance (OOT) equipment from use, disposition OOT with engineering, and ship tools for calibration on time
Communicate quality issues with production and engineering and assist with disposition and corrective action
Support quality management system (QMS) policies and lean / continuous-improvement activities
Inspect parts in accordance with the current drawing revision
Help to keep the facility organized; follow FOD, PPE, and material-handling procedures
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
2+ years of inspection experience in an aerospace, military, or manufacturing environment
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Experience with aerospace soft goods (parachutes, canopies, webbing, industrial sewing, or similar textiles)
Experience inspecting industrial sewing, stitching, cut parts, or other textiles / soft goods
Experience using inspection tools (scales, micrometers, calipers, cameras)
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, work orders, and specifications
Experience using work-order system and documenting non-conformances
Knowledge of quality assurance principles, methods, and processes
Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
Strong communication skills (written and oral)
Proficiency in other languages (Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese)
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to work long hours (10+) and weekends/holidays as necessary
Must be willing to work all shifts and overtime as needed
Must be able to stand for extended periods - 8 hours minimum
Able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. unassisted
Must be able to travel to remote sites if required
Ability to pass Space Force and Air Force background checks to support travel to Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
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.
Source: SpaceX careers (Greenhouse)