CMM Source Inspector

Summary

Join SpaceX and contribute to the exciting mission of enabling human life on Mars. As a CMM Source Inspector (Remote), you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of manufactured parts and assemblies. This position requires extensive travel to supplier sites for visual and dimensional inspections, utilizing various tools and techniques. You will also be responsible for reviewing documentation, supporting corrective actions, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate possesses significant experience in precision mechanical inspection, CMM programming, and working with quality management systems. SpaceX offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including comprehensive medical coverage, retirement plan, paid time off, and various other perks.

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
• 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 California required; valid driver’s license mandatory

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

• 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
• 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