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SpaceX · 2 weeks ago

Manufacturing Engineer - Build Reliability (Starship)

Texas, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. As a Build Reliability Engineer, you will develop global manufacturing procedures and maximize quality through efficient production, while being responsible for build-induced vehicle risk.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop manufacturing, integration, assembly, welding, NDE, cleanliness, and checkouts processes from the ground up, then enforce consistency across different work centers

Design and implement tooling for work access, mechanical/avionics/propulsion testing, build fixturing, lifting & rigging, and fluids

Define and document inspection requirements and procedures

Create training for production and inspection processes

Author planning, test plans, and training to execute processes and collect data, ensuring efficient and stable quality at increasing production volumes

Contain non-conforming hardware in collaboration with quality, production, and design groups to ensure systemic issues are corrected and risk is managed for the fleet

Work closely with design teams to improve DFM and requirement fulfillment. Aggressively modify requirements and manufacturing process where design intent and production rate are incompatible

Conduct build quality reviews to identify repeat and high impact issues. Drive corrective action within and outside of your work center

Qualification

Mechanical engineering3D CAD SoftwareManufacturing processesBuild assembly integrationDesign for manufacturabilitySQLPower BIHands-on environmentCollegiate design projectInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, materials engineering, manufacturing engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, or engineering physics

1+ years in a manufacturing, quality, and/or design engineering role (student project team or internship experience qualifies)

Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and offsite as needed

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Preferred

Experience with the build, assembly, or integration of structures, avionics, valves, fluid system components, actuators, thermal protection systems, or other aerospace components

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with partners/customers from a diverse set of engineering disciplines

Mechanical tooling or component design and design for manufacturability

Proficiency with 3D CAD Software such as NX, SolidWorks, or CATIA

Knowledge of metallic manufacturing techniques, processes, and equipment related to machining, bending, forming, casting, additive manufacturing, fastening, drilling, and/or bonding

Knowledge of mig, tig, laser, stud, spot, or robot welding techniques, as well as visual, penetrant, x-ray, EMAT, or other NDT processes

Involvement in a collegiate or hobby design project (Formula SAE, rocketry, etc)

Proficiency with SQL and Power BI or other database/query/data visualization suite

You thrive in a hands-on environment and are hungry to step out of the office, onto the shop floor