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SpaceX · 2 days ago

Quality Specialist (Starlink Aviation)

Woodinville, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$32/hr - $50/hr

4+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars and is focused on providing fast, reliable internet through Starlink. As a Quality Specialist, you will work with partners to improve inspections and workflows, and collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to enhance product quality.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Review and approve specifications, manufacturing bills of materials (MBOM), engineering manuals (EM), work orders (WO), and build documentation for completeness, accuracy, regulatory compliance, and alignment with quality objectives

Develop, maintain, and implement actions to improve key quality metrics, including first pass yield, nonconformance trends, and quality escapes

Work closely with technicians, inspectors, manufacturing engineers, hardware reliability engineers, and production management to identify issues and lead continuous improvement initiatives; balance 50/50 shop floor and specialist work scope

Manage non-conformances through the Material Review Board (MRB) process, including root cause evaluation and implementation of corrective and preventive actions using tools such as 5 Whys, 8D, fishbone diagrams, and others

Conduct detailed in-process and final inspections of aviation parts 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, pursuing corrective actions as required

Support the development and maintenance of Quality Management System (QMS) policies and procedures; assess compliance with company and industry standards; and initiate and lead continual improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives

Facilitate internal audits, vendor/supplier audits, and audits from external parties to ensure ongoing compliance

Support FAA hardware and installation conformities to meet aviation regulatory requirements

Qualification

Quality Management SystemsRoot Cause AnalysisFAA ComplianceLean ManufacturingStatistical AnalysisTechnical WritingCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's in an engineering or technical field; or 4+ years of hands on experience in quality, inspection, or manufacturing

Experience with AS9100, ISO9001, ISO/TS 16949, ISO 13485, or other quality management system

Experience with quality tools including root cause and corrective action, QMS and process auditing and statistical analysis of quality metrics

Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Willing to travel up to 25% time

Preferred

Experience adopting a lean approach to quality management without compromising safety or reliability; intimate knowledge of manufacturing processes and associated products, or the demonstrated ability to quickly acquire such knowledge

Proven experience working with the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration)

Ability to identify, prioritize, and maintain focus on tasks and projects in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment

Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, with a strong work ethic and commitment to a collaborative approach

Strong technical skills, including working knowledge of SQL for constructing and maintaining Tableau metrics; strong problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication and technical writing skills, with the ability to interact effectively with management, technical teams, and all levels of the organization

Proactive, self-motivated, innovative, detail-oriented, initiative-driven, positive, and people-oriented