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Aerospace, Space Exploration, Telecommunications, Manufacturing

Quality Specialist (Starship)

Starbase, TXFull TimePosted 2 months ago

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Required skills

MRB
FOD
tool control
measurement tools
laptops
cameras
iPads
digital systems
CAD models
flight hardware

Nice to have

quality
inspection
non-conformance processing
manufacturing
AS9100
ISO 9001

Role summary

The Quality Specialist (Starship) is a hands-on role focused on ensuring the quality of Starship hardware. Responsibilities include processing non-conforming hardware through MRB, managing FOD and tool control, performing inspections using measurement tools, and maintaining accurate documentation. The specialist will train production on issue ticketing and collaborate with the Build Reliability Engineering team. This role requires attention to detail, comfort working with hardware, and the ability to interpret design drawings. Experience with QMS like AS9100 or ISO 9001 and quality tools is preferred.

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 (STARSHIP)

The Quality Specialist is a hands-on shop-floor role on Starship, focused on MRB, FOD and tool control, measurement, and cleanliness. You will process non-conforming hardware from receipt through disposition and outbound flow. Additional responsibilities include training production on Issue Tickets and working with the Build Reliability Engineering (BRE) team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Receive MRB hardware from Incoming, stage it on racks, and process it through MRB

Review Issue Tickets and rejection paperwork on receipt; get senders to fix bad info or wrong routing

Coordinate logistics with on-site and off-site teams for nonconforming material delivery

Get dispositions from Engineering (Repair, Use As Is, Scrap & Destroy, etc.)

Keep outgoing hardware moving to workcenters, other sites for rework, or scrap

Process hardware with laptops, cameras, and iPads; paint, tag, remove stickers, and apply scrap markings

Keep documentation and tracking accurate; audit Issue Tickets for rationale, deviation docs, and disposition verification

Help quarantine suspect product and update production leadership on containment and disposition status

Implement and audit FOD and tool control

Use measurement tools and devices for inspection and verification

Support cleanliness inspectors on criteria, measurement, and documentation

Write simple visual instructions when needed (test plans, OP instructions, infographics)

Train production on Issue Tickets, documentation, and repeat failures/escapes

Work with the BRE team on quality issues and inspection methods

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

2+ years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing, or quality field

Prior experience in quality, inspection, MRB, non-conformance processing, or manufacturing

FOD and tool control experience

Hands-on use of measurement tools and devices

Strong computer skills (laptops, iPads, cameras, and digital systems)

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)

High attention to detail

Comfortable working hands-on with hardware (painting, labeling, sticker removal, physical organization of parts)

Forklift experience (SpaceX will train and qualify)

Comfortable working with Engineering, senders, and material handlers

Can explain work with simple visual instructions (test plans, OP instructions, infographics)

Ability to read and interpret design drawings and CAD models

Experience with AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar QMS

Knowledge of quality tools such as root cause analysis, corrective action, and problem-solving methods

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted and to stand for extended periods

Flight hardware typically is built at height or in tight quarters, and physical dexterity is required

Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings, and climbing hand over hand

Must be able to work all shift hours, overtime, and weekends as needed

Must be able to travel for short trips as needed

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

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, or (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.

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 reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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