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Receiving Inspector (Starfall)

SpaceX· Bloomfield Technicians
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Bloomfield, CTfull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

SpaceX is seeking a Receiving Inspector for the Starfall, Dragon, and Starship programs at the Bloomfield, CT site. The role combines receiving inspection, inventory control, and shipping, including flight-critical and ordnance shipments, with collaboration across engineering, production, and supply chain.

Responsibilities

  • Unpack incoming shipments; count, weigh, and measure against packing lists and bills of lading; transact the receipts, print routing labels, and place unverified or nonconforming material on hold/quarantine
  • Validate part number, quantity, revision, and condition against purchase orders, quality clauses, drawings, and specifications; pull the correct drawing revision for the receipt
  • Review quality documentation (certifications, specifications, certificates of conformance) for completeness; upload and maintain receiving records
  • Inspect incoming materials using visual methods and calibrated tools (scales, micrometers, calipers as required), approve or reject items and document non-conformances
  • Perform tension testing of thread and other textiles per procedure
  • Fill requests for inventory from work orders: pick, kit, and deliver material to the correct shop-floor location, maintaining lot/serial traceability and BOM accuracy; communicate material-preparedness status so production is not delayed
  • Put away material in labeled bins and racks; de-kit unused material; receive finished goods from the floor; and keep physical locations and electronic scan locations accurate
  • Control shelf-life lots where required
  • Perform rotating cycle counts and inventory audits; reconcile discrepancies; and review location-accuracy / stagnant-inventory reports
  • Prepare, pack, label, weigh, and stage outgoing shipments, including flight-critical next-flight-out (NFO) and supplier returns; coordinate carrier pickup; maintain shipping-supply stock
  • Handle ordnance and dangerous-goods shipments; obtain and maintain required certifications
  • Interface with production, engineering, purchasing, and carriers to resolve shortages, damages, and receipt discrepancies; create issue tickets as required
  • Keep receiving, inventory, and shipping areas organized; follow FOD, PPE, traceability, and material-handling procedures. Operate forklifts or pallet jacks per safety procedure when required

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 1+ years of experience in receiving, inspection, inventory, or material handling in a manufacturing environment

Skills

Nice to have:ERP/WMS experienceHazardous-materials or ordnance shipping certificationForklift / powered equipment operationAerospace / textiles / soft goods experienceMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsAdditional languages
Last updated Sep 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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