Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Process Quality Engineer (Tooling Operations) | SpaceX

Space Exploration Technologies

 

Work to advance the course of human history and pave the way to Mars.

 

SpaceX is a US based advanced technology company founded by residing CEO and CTO, Elon Musk. 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.

 

"SpaceX is like Special Forces… we do the missions that others think are impossible. We have goals that are absurdly ambitious, but we're going to make them happen. We have the potential here at SpaceX to have an incredible effect on the future of humanity and life itself."

– Elon Musk

 

If you’re undaunted by the impossible, actively seek out insanely challenging projects under tight schedules, and want to work with a remarkable organization pushing the envelope of human exploration, then you will want to be part of the SpaceX legacy.

 

We are actively seeking the brightest minds from all industries and technologies to continue building our world class team. Please visit spacex.com for additional information.

 

Quality Engineer - Tooling Operations

 Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical support and quality oversight in the procurement of Tooling parts, components and subassemblies.
  • Working closely with Engineering, Procurement and Production teams to assure high quality parts and services that meet all requirements.
  • Apply sound, systematic problem solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating, and resolving quality issues.
  • Support Quality Management System policies and procedures, assess compliance to company and industry standards, initiate and lead continual improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
  • Develop and deploy continuous improvement initiatives to support supplier development and performance goals.  Performs supplier capability evaluations for initial approvals, ongoing surveillance, auditing and performance assessments.
  • Maintains supplier performance metrics, scorecards and uses statistical analysis and problem solving techniques to determine product quality, to evaluate process capabilities and drive continual improvement.
  • Reviews discrepant outsourced hardware and supports material review process.
  • Drives supplier corrective and preventive action process to eliminate recurring nonconformances and assure high quality parts are delivered that meet all requirements.
  • Utilizes statistical control methods to monitor and improve process, reduce variation, cost and waste.  Provide waste elimination suggestions and variation reduction initiatives.
  • Leads and facilitates problem solving activities to address deficiencies in process performance goals.
  • Develop, analyze and present process and quality metrics to production and senior management teams. 
  • Creates and maintains documentation; including the preparation of Control Plans, Flow Charts, Gage Studies, SPC Charts, and other miscellaneous documentation.

              

 Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering field is required.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in a Quality Assurance, Production or Manufacturing Engineering position.
  • Minimum of 1 year experience working with Microsoft Office Suite applications.

 

 Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Experience within a high-volume manufacturing or production environment.
  • Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning, Failure modes and effects analysis, Statistical Process Control, Metrology, Design of Experiments, and Control Plans is required.
  • 5 years of experience in Quality or Manufacturing Engineering with focus in Tooling, Electronics, Avionics, Propulsion Systems, or Composites is strongly desired.
  • ASQ Certification (CQM, CQE), RAB certified / trained auditor is a plus.
  • Familiarity with mechanical processes in a manufacturing planning environment.
  • Experience with planning software or ERP systems.
  • Strong analytical, computer, and written skills. 
  • Must possess excellent blue print reading skills and familiarity with CAD Systems.
  • Familiar with lean manufacturing procedures.
  • 3D CAD system experience with Solidworks/CATIA, or MasterCAM.
  • Team Center UG 7.5 is a plus.
  • Excellent communication and team-building skills.
  • Must be able to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives.

 

 Additional Requirements:

  • Must be able to work all required hours, shifts, overtime, and weekends, as necessary.       

 

 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.

 

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 Resource Department at (310) 363-6000.

 

 

 

 

 

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