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SpaceX · 3 months ago

Supervisor, Source Inspection

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$105K/yr - $135K/yr

4+ years exp

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. The Supervisor, Source Inspection role involves managing a remote team of quality inspectors, overseeing inspection processes, and ensuring adherence to quality standards to support SpaceX's mission to Mars.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Owns program to evaluate conformity of purchased parts to purchase order requirements by verifying supplier-provided documentation, checking parts for damage, correct part numbers, revisions, quantities, trace information, etc

Assists in developing and maintaining procedures and work instructions, communicating changes to the source inspection team and suppliers, and ensuring adherence to the updated procedures/work instructions

Develops and implements changes in working conditions and procedures to increase safety, reliability, and efficiency

Spends ~25% of time with suppliers to understand the work environment, and drive process improvements within their inspections and source inspection

Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems; supports conflict resolution with suppliers

Interfaces with Procurement, SCE team, Production and other cross-functional teams to understand key priorities, quality challenges and actively directs inspection support accordingly

Interfaces with suppliers and internal SpaceX stakeholders to resolve problems related to product and documentation conformance, corrective action compliance and procedures/work instructions

Leads cross functional discussions on inspection operations, as well as supports inspection program process development

Supports, maintains, and effectively communicates the program metrics and objectives to the team and stakeholders

Performs supervisor duties with timecards, training, audits, procedure creation and performance reviews

Balances business priorities to schedule remotely based source inspection resources effectively

Works with leadership, source inspectors, and human resources to resolve issues

Qualification

Quality AssuranceManufacturing ProcessesLeadershipAnalytical SkillsISO 9001/AS9100Lean/6-SigmaProject ManagementTechnical Problem-SolvingComputer LiteracyCommunication SkillsDetail-OrientedOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree OR 4+ years of experience in engineering, supply chain, manufacturing or quality assurance

1+ years of experience leading people, teams, or technical projects

Ability to lift 30 lbs. unassisted

Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying may be required to perform the functions of this position

Valid driver's license is mandatory and ability to travel to supplier sites as needed – up to 25%

Position may involve long hours, and weekend work as needed