SpaceX · 1 day ago
Manufacturing Engineer (Raptor Machining)
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$95K/yr - $130K/yr
1+ years expSpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Manufacturing Engineer for Raptor machining will influence and solve challenges related to the production of Raptor machined piece parts, focusing on designing for manufacturing and implementing production processes.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Identify, develop, and implement machining processes to help solve for engine cost, quality, and production rate – specifically focused on valve, turbopump, thrust chamber or injector hardware
Work between manufacturing and design engineers, machinists, technicians, and quality to ensure processes are robust and any production problems are quickly solved
Partner with design to identify and implement design for manufacturing (DFM) updates at both the piece part and system level, own change management into production
Aggressively implement machining process controls that allow parts to run ‘lights out’. Leverage latest technologies and programming strategies to reduce in-cycle intervention
Be responsible for part or part family quality; understand quality landscape, and drive projects to ensure dimensions meet part requirements with low overhead
Drive machining processes toward statistically controlled (SPC) environment. Develop and implement tools needed to show capability
Oversee full circle machining process from fixture design and manufacturing, CAM programming and program refinement, cutting tool selection, and buyoff/inspection methodologies
Constantly challenge each process, part, operation to create the most manufacturable and reliable engine hardware possible
Work with production to ensure the hardware you are responsible for is delivered on time or ahead of schedule
Oversee introduction and implementation of new products and products revisions, frequently multiple at a given time
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline or physics
1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment (student project team and internship experience qualifies)
This is a hands-on position that will require standing for long durations of your day and working directly with hardware on the floor
Must be comfortable stooping, bending, and standing
Position may require occasional travel, long hours or weekend work
Preferred
Strong experience with machining concepts, problems and producing hardware
Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, problem-solving environment
Experience in design or product development engineering role
Master's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or aerospace engineering
Ability to work on multiple projects and initiatives in parallel
Mechanical component and/or tooling design and analysis (3D computer-aided design)
Experience with process development from R&D to volume manufacturing
Experience writing work instructions and procedures for critical aerospace parts
Experience in a production environment within the aerospace industry
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
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Leadership Team
Elon Musk
Founder, CEO & CTO
Bret Johnsen
CFO
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