Supervisor, Quality Assurance - 2nd Shift at SpaceX
Cape Canaveral, FL, United States
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.
SUPERVISOR, QUALITY ASSURANCE - 2ND SHIFT
As a Quality Supervisor you will be responsible for ensuring that the quality inspection support at CCAFS provides launch and mission success. You will provide accountability to the inspection team to drive the correct behaviors. You will be responsible for ensuring resource allocations ensure uninterrupted processing of SpaceX products and vehicles.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead and manage a staff of inspectors including scheduling and reactive direction to ensure maximization of support
Review work instructions and planning requirements for clarification and efficiency improvements and making change recommendations or changes when needed
Identify and set up training programs, and maintain training matrix to ensure cross-training maximizes resource availability
Perform vehicle inspections as needed to ensure vehicle integration delays are mitigated
Develop and implement cost reduction and efficiency improvement measures in department processes
Work with production leaders to identify improvements and drive efficiencies and develop interdepartmental relations
Facilitate corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiate and foster a spirit of cooperation within and between departments
Work with build reliability leaders to prioritize and align on improvement projects
Read, interpret and work from free form drawings as well as from controlled documentation and processes
Support recruiting efforts performing phone interviews and on-site evaluations of inspector candidates
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or natural sciences with 2+ years of manufacturing experience; or 5+ years of manufacturing experience with at least one year in a quality position
2+ years prior leadership experience leading teams, projects and/or people
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Excellent communication to all levels of the organization, team-building skills, and the ability to influence
Experience with applying lean manufacturing principles, efficiency methods
Experience bringing teams and processes from development to production
Demonstrated experience in interpreting and applying the following: schematics, circuit layouts, and parts list, cable harnesses, wiring diagrams, layout drawings, and parts list, mechanical assemblies
2+ years in management/supervision
Able to adapt to constant changing work assignments and fast paced work environment
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Able to work 2nd shift schedule: Monday through Friday 4:00PM - 2:00AM
Must be willing to work weekends and overtime as needed
Ability to travel for short and extended trips as needed
Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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, gender identity, 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.
