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Dimensional Inspector (CMM Programmer)

SpaceX· Supplier Inspection Programs
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Hawthorne, CA$30/hr - $38/hrPosted 2mo ago

About the role

Dimensional Inspector responsible for visual and dimensional inspections, CMM programming, and supplier quality support to ensure SpaceX specifications are met across parts, assemblies, and flight hardware.

Responsibilities

  • Travel up to 10-20% to perform visual and dimensional inspections at supplier sites
  • Select and utilize standard gauges to ensure quality
  • Inspect feature tolerances by selecting tools with required accuracy
  • Perform complex inspections on purchased mechanical parts, components, assemblies and materials
  • Perform documentation review and verification of certifications, specifications, and conformance to design and specification requirements
  • Inspect flight hardware at the supplier according to engineering drawings, purchase orders, industry standards, and SpaceX specifications
  • Ensure all parts meet SpaceX specifications or document non-conformance at the supplier
  • Support development of inspection plans at suppliers
  • Support supplier corrective action process, including verifying corrective action implementation
  • Provide support to internal and external stakeholders on SpaceX requirements and inspection processes
  • Collaborate with teams, lead projects, and drive continuous improvement of processes internally and at suppliers
  • Program and set up articulating arm (e.g., Romer), CMMs to achieve the desired inspections

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 3+ years of precision mechanical inspection experience
  • 3+ years of CMM programming, CMM operations, or Faro Arm experience

Skills

Nice to have:Aerospace precision inspectionQuality management systems (AS9100, ISO 9001)CMM Programming (PC-DMIS)Romer Arm with VerisurfElectronics inspection and propulsion valve operationMicrosoft Word, Outlook, ExcelStatistical process controlReading drawings and ASME Y14.5 GD&T

Benefits

  • 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
  • Stock options or long-term incentives and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Discounts and other perks
Last updated Aug 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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