Supervisor, Quality Assurance (Falcon) - 2nd Shift

SpaceX
Hawthorne, CA

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for experienced quality assurance professionals who lead teams and implement corrective actions in aerospace manufacturing.

Best fit for

  • Experienced quality assurance professionals with team leadership and aerospace manufacturing expertise
    — “Lead a team of quality inspector staff, and drive accountability for team performance”
  • Candidates with a background in quality management systems and process improvement methods
    — “Practical experience with Quality Management Systems standards (AS9100 and ISO 9001) and Lean Manufacturing”
  • Individuals with technical knowledge of precision measurement and structural production methods
    — “Experience with precision measurement techniques of metallic and structural components”

Things to consider

  • Second shift schedule requires flexibility with late hours and potential weekend work
    — “Must be able to support the second shift schedule: Monday - Friday 2:30pm to 1:00am”
  • Physical demands include lifting 25 lbs unassisted and distinguishing colors
    — “Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. unassisted”
  • U.S. citizenship or residency is required due to ITAR export regulations
    — “To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national...”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with RCCA and corrective action implementation in your resume and interviews
    — “Lead RCCA process; perform root cause analysis and product containment...”
  • Emphasize leadership in refining improvement ideas and aligning with SpaceX's Quality Policy
    — “Leadership experience: guiding teams in creating and refining improvement ideas...”
  • Demonstrate knowledge of structural production methods like torque and chamfer verification
    — “Knowledge of structures production methods such as safety cable, fastener installation...”
  • Showcase proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and statistical process control tools
    — “Strong computer and analytical skills including proficiency in spreadsheets...”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • reduced non-conformances
  • trained and certified workforce
Typical background
quality assurancemanufacturingaerospace

Skills & requirements

Required

Quality AssuranceTeam ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisProcess Improvement

Preferred

ManufacturingAerospace

Stack & domain

Quality AssuranceRoot Cause AnalysisStatistical Process ControlPositive Material IdentificationPrecision Measurement TechniquesDesign For ManufacturabilitySix SigmaFailure Mode Effects AnalysisLeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingCQMCQEAerospaceManufacturing

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.

SUPERVISOR, QUALITY ASSURANCE (FALCON) - 2ND SHIFT

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead a team of quality inspector staff, and drive accountability for team performance

Supervise completion of Quality Assurance activities using SpaceX processes and systems in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment

Implement training and certifications, as needed, to maintain a highly skilled, flexible, and capable workforce

Lead RCCA process; perform root cause analysis and product containment, and recommend/support the implementation of corrective actions that are necessary to reduce or eliminate recurring non-conformances

Oversee the critical characteristic control within the production process, including the establishment of necessary equipment/layout requirements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of experience in aerospace, military, manufacturing, production, or testing environment

1+ years of experience leading a team or project

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

2+ years of experience in quality assurance

Technical understanding of in-process, final quality inspection, and visual inspection methods using borescopes

Ability to navigate challenging situations, using technical knowledge and quality principles to understand the current state and determine the constructive path forward

Ability to succinctly communicate status and needed action, often urgently, to all levels of the organization

Leadership experience: guiding teams in creating and refining improvement ideas, communicating the benefits to influence stakeholders, and executing actions to deliver results aligned to SpaceX's Quality Policy

Previous leadership experience in a technical field with 6+ direct reports

Practical experience with Quality Management Systems standards (AS9100 and ISO 9001) and Lean Manufacturing

Experience with applying PFMEA / FMECA methods and statistical process control

Excellent people management skills and technical know-how to provide hands-on supervision

Experience bringing teams and processes from development to production

Experience with precision measurement techniques of metallic and structural components.

Experience with Positive Material Identification

Knowledge of structures production methods such as safety cable, fastener installation, torque methods, hole, and chamfer verification

ASQ Certifications (CQM and/or CQE)

Strong computer and analytical skills including proficiency in spreadsheets, databases, shop floor management software (ERP/MRP), and related technical programs

Familiarity with Design for Manufacturability, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Failure Mode Effects Analysis

Comfortable working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment with flight quality hardware

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to support the second shift schedule: Monday - Friday 2:30pm to 1:00am

Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. unassisted

Able to travel for short and extended trips as needed – up to 10%

Must be able to distinguish colors

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:

$115,000.00 - $155,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

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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