The opportunity
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.
What you'll do
Determine inspection method (e.g. manual inspection, CMMs, Keyance, etc.): that results in maximum utilization, maximize machine uptime and reduce part stagnation
Increase inspection throughput by evaluating and incorporating automation: opportunities, focused on efficiency gains, such as standardizing rework guides, eliminating redundant checks, and optimizing frequency of inspections
Maintain tight feedback loops with the design and manufacturing teams to: reduce cycle times from defect detection to manufacturing and inspection updates
Update engineering drawings to allow for better manufacturing and inspection: (e.g., refining GD&T datum structures and callouts for stable, repeatable measurements)
Drive design for manufacturing initiatives related to inspection processes,: including reducing CMM inspection times through optimized programming, fixturing, and workflow streamlining
Review out-of-tolerance conditions rigorously and sign off on dispositions to enable efficient production flow
What they're looking for
- Collaborate with other SpaceX machine shops and quality facilities to share: inspection capabilities, develop resources, and address capacity, scheduling, and process alignment issues as necessary
- Contain non-conforming products created by the shop and work to implement: short-term and long-term corrective actions after completing thorough root cause investigations on the issue
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or physics
- + years of machine shop, manufacturing, quality, and/or inspection experience: (student project team or internship experience qualifies)
