Supervisor – Quality Assurance – Split-Shift

Supervisor – Quality Assurance – Split-Shift

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of experience in aerospace, military, manufacturing, production, or testing environment
• 1+ years of experience leading a team or project

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of quality inspector staff, and drive accountability for team performance
• Supervise completion of Subassembly Quality Assurance activities using SpaceX processes and systems in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
• Implement training and certifications, as needed, to maintain a highly skilled, flexible, and capable workforce
• Lead RCCA process; perform root cause analysis and product containment, and recommend/support the implementation of corrective actions that are necessary to reduce or eliminate recurring non-conformances
• Oversee the critical characteristic control within the production process, including the establishment of necessary equipment/layout requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in quality assurance
• Technical understanding of in-process, final quality inspection, and visual inspection methods using borescopes
• Ability to navigate challenging situations, using technical knowledge and quality principles to understand the current state and determine the constructive path forward
• Ability to succinctly communicate status and needed action, often urgently, to all levels of the organization
• Leadership experience: guiding teams in creating and refining improvement ideas, communicating the benefits to influence stakeholders, and executing actions to deliver results aligned to SpaceX Quality Policy
• Previous leadership experience in a technical field with 6+ direct reports
• Practical experience with Quality Management Systems standards (AS9100 and ISO 9001) and Lean Manufacturing
• Experience with applying PFMEA / FMECA methods and statistical process control
• Excellent people management skills and technical know-how to provide hands-on supervision
• Experience bringing teams and processes from development to production
• Experience with precision measurement techniques of metallic and structural components
• Experience with Positive Material Identification
• Knowledge of structures production methods such as safety cable, fastener installation, torque methods, hole, and chamfer verification
• ASQ Certifications (CQM and/or CQE)
• Strong computer and analytical skills including proficiency in spreadsheets, databases, shop floor management software (ERP/MRP), and related technical 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