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. NDE AUDIT
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NDE Auditor/Trainer
Job Description:

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.

NDE AUDITOR/TRAINER

SpaceX demands a new type of NDE Auditor - Trainer. We require our suppliers to provide premium quality with rapidly evolving designs at increasingly ambitious volumes. The ideal candidate has unrelenting motivation to enable suppliers to succeed, are driven by the fundamental belief that education and knowledge are power, a strong sense of urgency, creativity, and resourcefulness and loves opportunities for hands-on application. You will engage in, and when necessary, lead NDE vendor development, ensuring the supplier base is being positioned to support the increasing needs across all SpaceX programs (Falcon, Dragon, Starship, Starlink, ground support equipment). You will project manage and drive accountability within cross functional teams, succinctly communicate status and needed action to all levels of the organization. You will use deep technical and practical knowledge of quality processes and standards as they pertain to NDE to understand the current state and most optimal path forward.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead cross-functional project teams to enact and correct systematic problems
  • Identify and collaborate with appropriate stakeholders to better understand RCCA, manage containments, and potential improvements, to drive efficiency of screening, quarantine, and closures and drive them upstream at the supplier
  • Recommend appropriate changes to supplier status based on surveillance results
  • Interact between engineering and technicians when needed for 3rd party clarifications
  • Engage with production management, engineering, quality and subject matter experts to gather required technical information on complex manufacturing processes and technologies
  • Develop policies, standards, processes, and documentation as necessary to ensure continued success by creating course materials, such as PowerPoints, student handouts, and tests for instructor-led programs with student assessments
  • Support the R&D department in technology development for operational improvement and optimization
  • Proctor exams and conduct training modules (classroom and online) for production personnel on a variety of technical topics such as: NAS-410 Level I and II classroom training, certified welding inspection, manufacturing processes and technologies, specific equipment machine operation, processes and systems (e.g. workflow, QMS, safety, using software applications, etc.), and special assignments as needed
Job Requirements:

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline OR Level III certification in an advanced NDE method (RT-CR/DR, ET-A, UT-PAUT or IM)
  • 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Level III certification in RT and ET OR combination of Level III and Level II certifications in these methods
  • 5+ years of experience as a technical trainer
  • Ability to quickly grasp knowledge of a diverse range of supplier capabilities
  • Practical experience in requirement and specification development
  • Ability to demonstrate an in depth understanding of aerospace NDE applications or the motivation to acquire new technical knowledge, particularly around NDE methods, to engage in supplier evaluations across a larger base and capable of seeking and solving complex problem and organizing it in a manner that helps decision-making
  • Certified auditor to ISO9001/AS9100/NADCAP/TS
  • Proficiency with the development of training programs and materials, including student assessments
  • Demonstrated experience as a team-oriented self-starter, eager to meet and exceed objectives, with the ability to handle a multi-project environment
  • Ability to read engineering drawings
  • Strong communication skills and an innovative problem-solving ability
  • Ability to engage counterparts across the organization and develop/build trust to effectively execute large scale initiatives
  • The ability to analyze for and identify suboptimal supplier and internal system process gaps and drive improvement through formal and informal supplier evaluations, corrective actions, and process reviews utilizing data driven decisions

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Position may involve long hours and weekend work as needed
  • Ability to travel; up to 30% of scheduled work may require travel

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

NDE Auditor: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the 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, 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.

Company Details
SpaceX
1 Rocket Road
Hawthorne, California 90250 USA
www.spacex.com
980 Open Jobs Available
SpaceX builds rockets and spacecraft from the ground up; including electronics, software, vehicle structures, and engines. In-house development includes nearly all flight critical custom components amounting to approximately 85% of our vehicles both ...

Benefits:
SpaceX offers one of the best environments in the world for employees to learn, build real working systems and tackle exciting challenges every day. We operate in a fun, casual work environment and have great benefits including: competitive salary, stock options, medical/dental insurance and free gym memberships. By joining the SpaceX team, you are not just a part of history, you are making it.

Supported Manufacturers:
Established in 2002 by Elon Musk, the founder of PayPal and the Zip2 Corporation, SpaceX has already developed two brand new launch vehicles, established an impressive launch manifest, and been awarded COTS funding by NASA to demonstrate delivery and return of cargo to the International Space Station. Supported by this order book and Mr. Musk‘s substantial resources, SpaceX is on an extremely sound financial footing as we move towards volume commercial launches.

Supported Models:
With the Falcon 1, Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy launch vehicles, SpaceX is able to offer a full spectrum of light, medium and heavy lift launch capabilities to our customers. We are able to deliver spacecraft into any inclination and altitude, from low Earth orbit to geosynchronous orbit to planetary missions. The Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy are the only US launch vehicles with true engine out reliability. They are also designed such that all stages are reusable, making them the world‘s first fully reusable launch vehicles. And our Dragon crew and cargo capsule, currently under development, will revolutionize access to space by providing efficient and reliable transport of crew and cargo to the ISS and other LEO destinations.
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Job Info
Location
Starbase, TX, United States
Type
Permanent
Company Details
SpaceX
1 Rocket Road
Hawthorne, California 90250 USA
www.spacex.com
980 Open Jobs Available
SpaceX builds rockets and spacecraft from the ground up; including electronics, software, vehicle structures, and engines. In-house development includes nearly all flight critical custom components amounting to approximately 85% of our vehicles both ...

Benefits:
SpaceX offers one of the best environments in the world for employees to learn, build real working systems and tackle exciting challenges every day. We operate in a fun, casual work environment and have great benefits including: competitive salary, stock options, medical/dental insurance and free gym memberships. By joining the SpaceX team, you are not just a part of history, you are making it.

Supported Manufacturers:
Established in 2002 by Elon Musk, the founder of PayPal and the Zip2 Corporation, SpaceX has already developed two brand new launch vehicles, established an impressive launch manifest, and been awarded COTS funding by NASA to demonstrate delivery and return of cargo to the International Space Station. Supported by this order book and Mr. Musk‘s substantial resources, SpaceX is on an extremely sound financial footing as we move towards volume commercial launches.

Supported Models:
With the Falcon 1, Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy launch vehicles, SpaceX is able to offer a full spectrum of light, medium and heavy lift launch capabilities to our customers. We are able to deliver spacecraft into any inclination and altitude, from low Earth orbit to geosynchronous orbit to planetary missions. The Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy are the only US launch vehicles with true engine out reliability. They are also designed such that all stages are reusable, making them the world‘s first fully reusable launch vehicles. And our Dragon crew and cargo capsule, currently under development, will revolutionize access to space by providing efficient and reliable transport of crew and cargo to the ISS and other LEO destinations.

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