Summary
Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Travel up to 75% of the time to perform visual and dimensional inspections on manufactured parts, assemblies, and/or sub-assemblies at supplier sites
- 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
- Perform documentation review and verification of certifications, specifications, and conformance to design and specification requirements
- Inspect flight hardware at the supplier according to engineering drawings, purchase order(s), industry standards, and SpaceX specifications
- Ensure that all parts meet SpaceX specifications and standards or that any non-conformance is documented at the supplier
- 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
- Program and set up Articulating Arm (ex. Romer), CMMs to achieve the desired inspections
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 3+ years of precision mechanical inspection experience
- 3+ years of CMM programming, CMM operations, or Faro Arm experience
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Aerospace precision inspection experience
- Practical experience working within quality management systems (AS9100 and ISO 9001)
- CMM Programming with PC-DMIS software
- Romer Arm experience with Verisurf software
- Basic understanding of electronics inspection and propulsion valve operation
- Solid computer skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
- Statistical process control experience
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specification using ASME Y14.5. GD&T and skillful use of metrology tools and gauge
- Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of managing priorities and tasks as delegated
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
- Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
- Must be able to travel - up to 75% work week travel may be required
- Position may involve overtime, long hours and weekend work as needed with occasional overnight work may be required when traveling to suppliers
- Frequent travel to suppliers around Chicago area required; valid driver's license mandatory
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Source Inspector/Level 1: $30.00 - $38.00/hour
Source Inspector/Level 2: $34.00 - $43.00/hour
Source Inspector/Level 3: $38.00 - $48.00/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.
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. Section 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. Section 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.
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