Quality Inspector (Supply Chain)

SpaceX
Starbase, TX
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level quality professionals who execute precision inspections and resolve supplier discrepancies, with a focus on aerospace manufacturing and on-site work at Starbase, TX.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 1+ years in precision or mechanical inspection and aerospace industry experience
    — “1+ years of receiving, precision, mechanical, or metrological inspection experience”
  • Individuals skilled in GD&T and ASME Y14.5 standards for engineering drawings
    — “Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications using ASME Y14.5”
  • Professionals who can lead lean initiatives and bridge internal/supplier quality gaps
    — “initiate and lead continual improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives”

Things to consider

  • Adverse working conditions and physical demands require on-site adaptability
    — “Must be able to work under adverse conditions (e.g., dirty, noisy, or confined spaces)”
  • ITAR compliance restricts eligibility to U.S. citizens or residents
    — “applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen... or eligible to obtain required authorizations”

How to stand out

  • Highlight metrology tool proficiency and specific aerospace hardware inspection examples
    — “Utilize inspection equipment such as micrometers, calipers, and profilometer”
  • Demonstrate experience with eCerts and physical documentation verification processes
    — “Perform documentation review and verification of certifications, specifications”
  • Showcase problem-solving case studies from resolving supplier discrepancies
    — “Communicate with internal customers and suppliers to resolve inspection discrepancies”
  • Quantify contributions to lean manufacturing or quality system improvements
    — “Support quality management system policies... initiate and lead continual improvement”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Junior

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What success looks like

  • inspection execution
  • nonconformance resolution
  • quality management system compliance
Typical background
quality inspectionmanufacturingmetrology

Skills & requirements

Required

Inspection EquipmentDocumentation ReviewQuality ManagementSurface Plate WorkMRP System

Preferred

Forklift OperationAerospace ExperienceMetrology Tools

Stack & domain

InspectionMetrologyAerospaceSemiconductorElectronicGD&TMicrosoft OfficeCommunicationProblem-solvingAttention To DetailTeamworkSupply ChainManufacturing

About the role

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 (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 Wed – Sun 6:00am – 6:00pm including 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. 

Source: SpaceX careers (Greenhouse)

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