CMM Programmer (Starship) - 2nd Shift
SpaceX· BR - Valves and Dragon Precision Inspection
Hawthorne, CA$33/hr - $39/hrfull-timePosted 1mo ago
About the role
CMM Programmer for Starship line on 2nd shift, responsible for precision inspection, GD&T interpretation, program management (PC-DMIS) for Romer Arm and DCC CMMs, process improvement, and collaboration with engineering and QA.
Responsibilities
- Perform precision inspection (CMM or surface plate) verification on mechanical parts, components, assemblies and materials
- Understand GD&T requirements as applied to the engineering drawing and drawing notes
- Spot interpretation issues as applied to dimensions written or evaluation to requirements
- Select and utilize standard gauges to ensure quality. Inspect feature tolerances by selecting the tool with the required accuracy
- Work in a cross functional environment utilizing PC-DMIS programming skills as applied to an Articulating Romer ARM and DCC CMM's
- Create, maintain, verify, retain, sort and organize all programs created to ensure they are readily available and saved to the current revision
- Work with cross functional teams to continuously improve the processes and specifications that govern precision inspection
- Assist engineering with making part inspection plans
- Identify engineering and design GD&T issues and errors creating ambiguity in the manufacturing and inspection process
- Make or offer suggestions on drawing changes to improve manufacturability
- Assist engineering and management research and procure tools (from gauges to CMM machines)
- Create and administer training to help others around them exceed the expectations of their job
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 2+ years of CMM programming experience
Skills
Required:CMM programmingGD&T understandingMeasurement toolingCross-functional collaboration
Nice to have:Inspection planning
Benefits
- long-term incentives, stock options or long-term cash awards
- possible discretionary bonuses
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- short & long-term disability insurance
- life insurance
- paid parental leave
- paid vacation (3 weeks)
- 10 or more paid holidays per year
- various other discounts and perks
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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