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SpaceX · 1 day ago

Manufacturing Engineer (F9 Primary Structures/Integration)

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$95K/yr - $115K/yr

1+ years exp

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. As a Manufacturing Engineer at SpaceX, you will develop novel solutions for launch vehicles and spacecraft, collaborating with teams to ensure efficient production and integration of hardware.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for the build and inspection process for the structural assembly and integration of the Falcon launch vehicle

Develop, qualify, and refine manufacturing processes to meet all design and business requirements, including safety, quality, efficiency, and delivery

Collaborate with other engineers, subject matter experts, and technicians to solve large-scale production challenges

Work with design engineers to evaluate designs for manufacturability and implementation in a rapidly evolving production environment

Resolve product non-conformances and collaborate with the quality team to implement root cause corrective actions

Identify, plan, and execute capital equipment, machine, and layout upgrades to meet volume production demand

Develop and refine floor layouts, capacity models, and product flow analysis to ensure on-time vehicle delivery to manifest

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringManufacturing Processes3D CAD SoftwareDFMAAerospace Industry ExperienceTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace, materials or industrial engineering

1+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing or production (internship and school projects experience qualifies)

Willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed

Preferred

Master's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace, materials or industrial engineering

Involvement in a professional engineering society or collegiate design project

Experience with the build, assembly, or integration of large mechanical assemblies

Knowledge of metallic manufacturing techniques, processes, and equipment related to welding, metal forming, fastening, drilling, bonding and automation

Mechanical component and/or tooling design and analysis experience using 3D CAD software

Experience with design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA)

Experience transition complex products from R&D to high-volume manufacturing in a fast-paced environment

Experience writing work instructions and procedures for critical aerospace parts

Experience in a production environment within the aerospace industry