Quality Inspector - Supply Chain Avionics

QUALITY INSPECTOR – SUPPLY CHAIN AVIONICS

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Travel up to 10-20% of the time to perform visual and dimensional inspections on manufactured parts, assemblies, and/or sub-assemblies at supplier sites and within incoming inspection areas
• Select and utilize standard gauges to ensure quality
• Inspect feature tolerances by selecting the tool with the required accuracy
• Perform complex inspections on purchased mechanical parts, components, assemblies and materials
• Resolve nonconformance and documentation issues, support Quality Management System policies and procedure documentation, assess compliance to company and industry standards, initiate and lead continual improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
• Support the development of inspection plans at suppliers
• Support supplier corrective action process, including verifying corrective action implementation
• Provide support to both internal and external stakeholders on SpaceX requirements and inspection processes
• Collaborate with teams, lead projects, and drive continuous improvement of processes both internally and at our suppliers

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of receiving, precision, or metrological inspection experience 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 1+ years of experience leading a project and/or team
• Experience detecting design, documentation, and drawing flaws
• Experience as an avionics inspector for electro-mechanical components and assemblies such as wire harnesses and PCB/PCBAs
• Experience inspecting composite components and documentation
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications using ASME Y14.5
• Lean manufacturing principles such as FIFO, 5S, material flow, etc.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift 30 lbs. unassisted
• Standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
• Open to working all required shift hours, including overtime, and weekends, as needed
• Willing to travel – up to 10-20%
• Frequent travel to suppliers around California required, valid driver’s license mandatory

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:        

Pay range:         

Quality Inspector/Level 1: $24.00 - $31.00/hour   
Quality Inspector/Level 2: $28.00 - $37.00/hour   
Quality Inspector/Level 3: $33.00 - $43.00/hour                      

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, stock options, 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.