SpaceX · 19 hours ago
Quality Inspector (Valves) - 2nd Shift
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$33/hr - $43/hr
2+ years expSpaceX 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. The Quality Inspector will be responsible for performing in-process and end-of-line inspections to ensure that all performance and design characteristics are met during flight hardware manufacturing.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide detailed in-process inspections on flight hardware, using detailed drawing, CAD models, and established processes to verify conformance to design requirements
Document production and test anomalies in accordance with prescribed procedures and processes
Communicate and help resolve quality related issues as they relate to the site and other SpaceX locations
Process non-conforming product and assist engineering in root cause analysis and corrective action
Routinely observe technical operations and offer guidance and/or serve as an additional technical resource
Evaluate manufacturing compliance to NASA and customer, as well as internal, specifications to meet launch and mission requirements
Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment
Support quality management system policies and procedure documentation, assess compliance to company and industry standards, initiate and lead continual improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
2+ years of inspection experience in an aerospace, military or manufacturing environment
Must be able to work 2nd shift schedule: + Monday to Friday: 3:30PM - 2:00AM
Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed
Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
Must be willing to travel up to 10%
Must be able to climb ladders, stoop, bend, crawl, and work in tight spaces
Must be willing to work in a cleanroom environment, which requires PPE, such as: bunny suit, hair net, beard net, etc
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
Preferred
Experience with aerospace standards
Experience using calibrated inspection tools
Experience with assembling and testing manufactured hardware
Experience with quality assurance principles, methods, and processes
Intermediate level skill with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
Intermediate level skill with Windows operating systems
Practical experience working within quality management systems (AS9100 and ISO 9001)
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
The ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
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Leadership Team
Elon Musk
Founder, CEO & CTO
Bret Johnsen
CFO
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