Quality Inspector - Supply Chain Avionics; Remote - California
California, Moniteau County, Missouri, 65018, USA
Listed on 2026-01-12
-
Manufacturing / Production
Quality Engineering -
Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Control / Manager, Quality Technician/ Inspector, Quality Engineering
Location: California
Quality Inspector – Supply Chain Avionics (Remote) – California
Space
X 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. Today Space
X is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
- Travel up to 75% of the time to perform visual and dimensional inspections on manufactured parts, assemblies, and sub-assemblies at supplier sites and within incoming inspection areas
- 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
- Resolve nonconformance and documentation issues, support Quality Management System policies and procedure documentation, assess compliance to company and industry standards, initiate and lead continual improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
- 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 Space
X requirements and inspection processes - Collaborate with teams, lead projects, and drive continuous improvement of processes both internally and at our suppliers
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 2+ years of receiving, precision, or metrological inspection experience
- 1+ years of experience leading a project and/or team
- Experience detecting design, documentation, and drawing flaws
- Experience as an avionics inspector for electro-mechanical components and assemblies such as wire harnesses and PCB/PCBAs
- Experience inspecting composite components and documentation
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications using ASME Y14.5
- Lean manufacturing principles such as FIFO, 5S, material flow, etc.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
- Ability to lift 30 lbs unassisted
- Standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
- Open to working all required shift hours, including overtime, and weekends, as needed
- Willing to travel – up to 75%
- Frequent travel to suppliers around California required, valid driver’s license mandatory
Quality Inspector/Level 1: $24.00 - $31.00/hour
Quality Inspector/Level 2: $28.00 - $37.00/hour
Quality Inspector/Level 3: $33.00 - $43.00/hour
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package 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.
- 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, (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.
Space
X is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Space
X 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.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).