Supervisor, Incoming Inspection (Starship)

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p></div><p><strong>SUPERVISOR, INCOMING INSPECTION (STARSHIP)</strong></p> <p>This is a highly quality-centric position and requires deep technical understanding of manufacturing processes and practical experience with QA/QC practices. The focus of the supervisor includes leading cross-functional group of quality inspectors and dimensional inspectors across multiple areas. You would drive process improvements using lean manufacturing methodologies, such as 5S, visual management, and standard work. The ideal candidate would be process oriented with expertise in quality processes and a strong desire to take on new challenges in unfamiliar areas to help enable our mission to Mars.</p> <p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Take responsibility for validation of conformance of product received from SpaceX suppliers using product and certification reviews</li> <li>Develop world-class inspection capabilities to service both one-off and ongoing needs</li> <li>Drive vision, direction, and efficiency gains to meet scale and quality objectives</li> <li>Drive excellence by improving or redefining inspection processes to achieve high reliability</li> <li>Develop statistical models to guide inspection levels necessary based on product maturity, supplier capability, and other related factors</li> <li>Assist in root cause investigations when quality issues do arise. Communicate findings and train staff on improvements or preventive measures</li> <li>Coach and develop employees, ensuring a highly engaged and accountable workforce</li> <li>Ensure a high level of internal and external customer service. Investigate and correct customer issues and complaints relating to quality</li> <li>Interface with other organizations within SpaceX to ensure all quality requirements are understood and achieved</li> <li>Be a crucial voice in the refinement, interpretation, documentation, and communication of SpaceX’s quality control philosophy to key personnel within company</li> </ul> <p><strong>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing, production, supply chain or quality environment</li> <li>1+ years of experience leading people or projects </li> </ul> <p><strong>PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Prior direct leadership experience</li> <li>Good written, oral, and presentation skills</li> <li>Ability to operate autonomously and self-direct</li> <li>Experience with AS9100 or similar quality management system standard</li> <li>Experience in quality engineering, auditing, quality management system development</li> <li>Experience with Purchase Order (PO) quality requirements, their intent, and how supplied documentation meets these requirements</li> <li>Experience with IPC inspection standard</li> <li>Expertise in GDT symbols and their intent, and the selection of the correct inspection technique and equipment</li> <li>Metrology expertise, CMM techniques and language (PCDMIS), Romer Arm, etc.</li> <li>Project management, lean six sigma, and leadership skills</li> <li>ISO9001/AS9100/9102 (First Article Inspection) experience preferred</li> <li>High computer proficiency – ability to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook</li> <li>SQL, software development project management, process flow mapping, material planning systems, warehouse management systems, lean production environments, six sigma training</li> </ul> <p><strong>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones</li> <li>Must be able to lift up to 30lbs.</li> <li>Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping ... (truncated, view full listing at source)