SpaceX 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 SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this
possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
QUALITY SPECIALIST, F9
SpaceX has a strong belief that launch vehicles and spacecraft can be
both cost effective and highly reliable. Our Quality team is key to our
pursuit of that goal and more specifically also our pursuit of manned
spaceflight. The department works in a cross-functional fashion with all
other technical teams on a variety of exciting projects, and has great
exposure to leadership and the organization as a whole.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review and approve specifications and build documentation for
completeness, accuracy, regulatory compliance, and
quality objectives.
- Develop, maintain, and take actions to improve quality metrics such
as First Pass Yield, nonconformance trends, and quality escapes.
- Work closely with technicians, inspectors, manufacturing engineers,
and production management to identify and lead continuous
improvement initiatives.
- Use statistical tools such as Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA),
Design of Experiments (DOE), and Statistical Process Control (SPC)
to support steering production processes.
- Assess existing processes and support continual
improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate across disciplines to ensure efficiency and consistency
across the organization.
- Support the Material Review Board (MRB) process by managing
non-conformances, evaluating their root cause, and implementing
corrective and preventive action, using tools such as 5 Why, 8D,
Fishbone, and others.
- Support the Corrective Action process and guide Corrective Action
teams in development of corrective action plans, implement permanent
solutions, and participate in evaluation of effectiveness.
- Conduct detailed in-process and final inspections to launch vehicle
components, using detailed drawings, CAD models, and established
processes to verify conformance to design requirements.
- Identify, document, and resolve production and test anomalies in
accordance with prescribed procedures and pursue corrective action
as required.
- Support Quality Management System policies and procedure
documentation, assess compliance to company and industry standards,
initiate and lead continual improvement and lean
manufacturing initiatives.
- Additional projects and tasks assigned as required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s in an Engineering or technical field or at least 4 years
of experience in quality inspection or manufacturing role.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Dedicated to adopting a Lean approach to quality without
compromising safety or reliability.
- Ability to identify and maintain priorities for tasks and projects.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment, both
independently and with a team.
- Strong communication and technical skills.
- Proactive, self-motivated, driven, and committed to a team approach.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with AS 9100, ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, ISO 13485, or
similar Quality Management System.
- Practical experience with GD&T and skillful use of metrology tools
and gages.
- Knowledge of quality tools such as Lean principles, Six Sigma, Root
Cause Analysis and Corrective Action, Advanced Product Quality
Planning (APQP), Metrology, Process Failure Mode and Effects
Analysis (PFMEA), Control Plans, and various problem
solving approaches.
- Knowledge of Statistical Analysis Tools such as Design of
Experiments (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Analysis of
Variance (ANOVA), and Minitab (or similar).
- Must be able to read and interpret design drawings and CAD models.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to lift a min. of 25 lbs. unassisted.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods – 8 hours min.
- Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to maneuver in
tight spaces.
- Must be able to work all shift hours, overtime and weekends
as needed.
- Must be able to travel to other SpaceX locations. Up to 25% travel.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations,
including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you
must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S.,
protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or 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
notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.