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Quality Specialist, Precision Machining (Starlink) - Level 4/5

SpaceX· Starlink Satellite Machining
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Woodinville, WA$46k - $57kFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Quality Specialist leading projects focused on inspection efficiency, reliability, and compliance within the Precision Machining shop for Starlink. Responsible for inspection processes, tooling, CMM programming, and training to improve quality and throughput.

Responsibilities

  • Sustain and increase scope in production areas
  • Propose and support the implementation of changes to inspection processes that reduce processing time without sacrificing quality or reliability
  • Research, prototype, and implement new inspection tools that meet all design and business requirements including safety, quality, cost, and delivery
  • Drive inspection efficiency by identifying high-variance processes and standardizing/simplifying the inspection approach and acceptance criteria
  • Collaborate with inspectors, engineers, and shop subject matter experts to solve large-scale production challenges caused by inspection bottlenecks
  • Streamline and simplify data collection requirements for inspections
  • Develop training to enable higher-quality and more efficient inspections
  • Collect and analyze team feedback for opportunities to improve inspection processes
  • Design, set up, and install tooling and fixtures on CMMs to support advanced inspection requirements
  • Develop and optimize advanced CMM programs using Calypso software for complex flight hardware geometries
  • Train and mentor inspectors and engineers on advanced GD&T interpretation and application per ASME Y14.5

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in quality, inspection, or manufacturing

Skills

Required:GD&T interpretation and applicationCMM programming (Calypso)CMM tooling and fixtures design/setup
Nice to have:Inspection tool development/prototypingQuality tools and problem-solvingLeadership/mentoring

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives (stock or long-term cash awards)
  • Discretionary bonuses and stock purchase plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave per company policy
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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