SpaceX · 3 days ago
Manufacturing Engineer, Materials Management (Starlink)
Bastrop, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expSpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars and is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for their Starlink project. The role involves driving manufacturing tools and processes, ensuring quality and reliability of products, and collaborating with production teams.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the design and integration of interfaces between Materials Management and multiple production lines in a collaborative manner with the Production Manufacturing Engineers
Lead the design and implementation of RFID and/or vision technologies within the scope of Materials Management
Lead the phase-in of inventory automation efforts while balancing disruption to daily production targets
Manage the Engineering Masters (EMs) and Manufacturing Bill of Materials (mBOMs) for the Refurb Production Line
Ensure Materials Management systems are capable of supporting high volume rate on multiple production lines, cost, and quality targets
Lead facilities development, floor layout, headcount requirements, and material flow definition
Identify hardware requirements, design and implementation into Materials Management processes
Identify automation opportunities, establish requirements, and evaluate return on investment for each
Work with in-house resources or vendors as necessary to develop these solutions and implement them in Materials Management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment via professional work experience, project/research-based student experience, or a combination of both
Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Able to travel for business trips up to 10%
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
Demonstrated experience working in a highly adaptive and iterative environment
Proven excellence in a high-volume manufacturing or operations environment
Experience transitioning products from design to manufacturing and scaling to high volume as part of a cross-functional team
Experience leading and developing manufacturing or materials management automation efforts
Experience defining production data requirements
Ability to design tooling for high-volume manufacturing
Ability to develop and maintain high-performing suppliers and contract manufacturers
Experience with NX and Teamcenter
Experience working with and defining requirements for ERP, MRP, and MES systems
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
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Elon Musk
Founder, CEO & CTO
Bret Johnsen
CFO
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