Supervisor, Quality Assurance (Falcon) - 2nd Shift

Hawthorne · USD 115,000-155,000 · 1+ years experience · Posted Sep 23, 2026

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SpaceX is seeking a Supervisor, Quality Assurance (Falcon) for the 2nd shift to lead quality inspector staff and drive accountability for team performance.

Lead a team of quality inspector staff, and drive accountability for team performance
Supervise completion of Quality Assurance activities using SpaceX processes and systems in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
Implement training and certifications, as needed, to maintain a highly skilled, flexible, and capable workforce
Lead RCCA process; perform root cause analysis and product containment, and recommend/support the implementation of corrective actions that are necessary to reduce or eliminate recurring non-conformances
Oversee the critical characteristic control within the production process, including the establishment of necessary equipment/layout requirements

Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of experience in aerospace, military, manufacturing, production, or testing environment
1+ years of experience leading a team or project
Must be able to support the second shift schedule: Monday - Friday 2:30pm to 1:00am
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. unassisted
Able to travel for short and extended trips as needed – up to 10%
Must be able to distinguish colors
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

2+ years of experience in quality assurance
Technical understanding of in-process, final quality inspection, and visual inspection methods using borescopes
Ability to navigate challenging situations, using technical knowledge and quality principles to understand the current state and determine the constructive path forward
Ability to succinctly communicate status and needed action, often urgently, to all levels of the organization
Leadership experience: guiding teams in creating and refining improvement ideas, communicating the benefits to influence stakeholders, and executing actions to deliver results aligned to SpaceX's Quality Policy
Previous leadership experience in a technical field with 6+ direct reports
Practical experience with Quality Management Systems standards (AS9100 and ISO 9001) and Lean Manufacturing
Experience with applying PFMEA / FMECA methods and statistical process control