Quality Inspector (Starfall)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform in-process inspections of sewing, stitching, cut parts, and marks using calibrated tools, work orders, and drawings to verify conformance
• Perform secondary verification of critical work-order operations
• Perform final inspection of completed soft goods as required; approve or reject hardware and document non-conformances
• Perform inspection photography of hardware and non-conformances as required
• Author issue tickets; label nonconforming hardware; track location; assign owners; and follow progress to close
• Support the Material Review Board (MRB) process by documenting and managing non-conformances
• Manage calibrated tools: maintain tracking and due dates, remove out-of-tolerance (OOT) equipment from use, disposition OOT with engineering, and ship tools for calibration on time
• Communicate quality issues with production and engineering and assist with disposition and corrective action
• Support quality management system (QMS) policies and lean / continuous-improvement activities
• Inspect parts in accordance with the current drawing revision
• Help to keep the facility organized; follow FOD, PPE, and material-handling procedures
• BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of inspection experience in an aerospace, military, or manufacturing environment
• PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Experience with aerospace soft goods (parachutes, canopies, webbing, industrial sewing, or similar textiles)
• Experience inspecting industrial sewing, stitching, cut parts, or other textiles / soft goods
• Experience using inspection tools (scales, micrometers, calipers, cameras)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, work orders, and specifications
• Experience using work-order system and documenting non-conformances
• Knowledge of quality assurance principles, methods, and processes
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Strong communication skills (written and oral)
• Proficiency in other languages (Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese)
• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be able to work long hours (10+) and weekends/holidays as necessary
• Must be willing to work all shifts and overtime as needed
• Must be able to stand for extended periods - 8 hours minimum
• Able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• Must be able to travel to remote sites if required
• Ability to pass Space Force and Air Force background checks to support travel to Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
• 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.