CMM Source Inspector (Remote) - California

About the position

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future with humanity exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one without. Today, SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. The CMM Source Inspector position is a remote role based in California, requiring significant travel to supplier sites for inspections.

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

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 3+ years of precision mechanical inspection experience
  • 3+ years of CMM programming, CMM operations, or Faro Arm experience

Nice-to-haves

  • 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

Benefits

  • Pay range: Level 1: \$30.00 - \$38.00/hour, Level 2: \$34.00 - \$43.00/hour, Level 3: \$38.00 - \$48.00/hour
  • Long-term incentives in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • 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
  • Accrual of 3 weeks of paid vacation
  • Eligibility for 10 or more paid holidays per year
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