Thursday, November 6, 2014

Avionics Quality Supervisor | SpaceX

Space Exploration Technologies
Engineer The Future

SpaceX is a U.S.-based advanced technology company founded by residing CEO and CTO, Elon Musk. Founded in 2002, SpaceX builds rockets and spacecraft from the ground up, including cutting edge electronics, software, vehicle structures, and engine systems. The Falcon Launch Vehicle and Dragon Spacecraft programs are some of the most ambitious engineering systems in the world, designed to support our ultimate goals of aviation-like spaceflight capability and making humanity a multi-planet species. Our team is made up of more than 3,000 SpaceXers located across our Hawthorne, California headquarters; and other facilities in Florida, Texas, and Washington, DC.

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Playing a direct role in advancing the course of human history is no small endeavor. Join us, and find your place in the SpaceX legacy.

Avionics Quality Supervisor

Overview:
This candidate should have an excellent technical understanding of PCBs, PCBAs, and electronic assemblies. This role will involve the management of Quality Inspectors in various areas of the production floor, specifically in areas of avionics assemblies. Overseeing day to day tasks of inspectors as well as scheduling.

Responsibilities:

  • Provides leadership to production inspection team while enhancing workflow and efficiency
  • Utilizes statistical methodologies to assure Quality System integrity and business process objectives are maintained. 
  • Leads RCCA process; root cause analysis, product containment, and recommends and supports the implementation of corrective actions that are necessary to reduce or eliminate recurring non-conformances
  • Responsible for the critical characteristic control within the production process, including the establishment of necessary equipment/layout requirements.

Basic Qualifications:

    • B.S. in an engineering / Quality field or equivalent experience required.
    • Minimum of 5 years in Quality Assurance in Aerospace (Airframe, launch vehicle, Military) or high volume manufacturing sector.
    • Minimum of 3 years in management required with strong leadership skills
    • Practical experience with Quality Management Systems standards (AS9100 and ISO 9001) and Lean Manufacturing.
    • Experience with applying PFMEA / FMECA methods and statistical process control required.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Excellent people management skills and technical know-how to provide hands-on supervision.
  • Experience bringing teams and processes from development to production desirable.
  • Strong knowledge in visual inspection of PCBs, PCBAs, and electronic assemblies including inspection of soldered SMT connections, conformal coating, staking, hardware, mechanical, etc.
  • Knowledge of environmental electronics testing (thermal, TVAC, vibe, and shock).
  • Experience with NASA-STD-8739 series and/or J-STD-001, IPC-A-610 and IPC-A-620 standards.
  • ASQ Certifications (CQM, CQE) .
  • Strong computer and analytical skills including proficiency in spreadsheets, databases, shop floor management software (ERP/MRP) and related programs.
  • Familiarity with Design for Manufacturability, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Failure Mode Effects Analysis.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment with flight quality hardware.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Requirements:

  • Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed.
  • Able to travel short and/or extended trips as needed.

ITAR Requirements:

  • To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about 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, 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 notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.

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