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CMM Source Inspector

SpaceX· Supplier Inspection Programs
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Hawthorne, CA, Hybrid (Chicago area)$30/hr - $38/hrfull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

CMM Source Inspector position based in Hawthorne, CA with extensive travel to supplier sites to perform visual and dimensional inspections, develop inspection plans, and support supplier corrective actions, utilizing CMMs, Romer arms, and standard gauges.

Responsibilities

  • Travel up to 75% of the time to Texas, to perform visual and dimensional inspections on manufactured parts, assemblies, and/or sub-assemblies at supplier sites
  • Select and utilize standard gauges to ensure quality
  • Inspect feature tolerances by selecting the tool with the 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 order(s), industry standards, and SpaceX specifications
  • Ensure that all parts meet SpaceX specifications and standards or that any non-conformance is documented at the supplier
  • Support the development of inspection plans at suppliers
  • Support supplier corrective action process, including verifying corrective action implementation
  • Provide support to both internal and external stakeholders on SpaceX requirements and inspection processes
  • Collaborate with teams, lead projects, and drive continuous improvement of processes both internally and at our suppliers
  • Program and set up Articulating Arm (ex. 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

Required:CMM programmingFaro Arm operation
Nice to have:AS9100 / ISO 9001 awarenessGD&T readingMicrosoft Word/Excel/OutlookStatistical process control

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan and potential stock incentives
  • Paid vacation (up to 3 weeks) and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Various discounts and perks
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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