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SpaceX · 1 week ago

Manufacturing Engineer (Dragon Structures)

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$95K/yr - $115K/yr

1+ years exp

SpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for space exploration with the goal of enabling human life on Mars. As a Manufacturing Engineer for Dragon Structures, you will be responsible for developing manufacturing processes, collaborating with engineers, and overseeing the production of composite structures for spacecraft.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for the build and inspection process for composite structures across the Dragon 2 capsule

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 closely 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

Oversee composite hardware through production, including: lamination, machining, acceptance testing, and final assembly (bonded and bolted assemblies)

Facilitate production of flight-qualified composites structures at increasing production rate while reducing cost

Qualification

Composite structuresManufacturing processes3D CAD softwareMechanical design analysisDesign for manufacturingTeam collaborationProblem solvingCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

1+ years of demonstrated hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment from industry, hobby, or school

Preferred

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

2+ years of industry experience (automotive, aviation or spacecraft manufacturing) working with composite structures and/or large mechanical assemblies

1+ years experience with advanced composites manufacturing processes (out-of-autoclave prepreg processing, drilling and routing of composites, structural adhesives) for large scale, primary structures in a production environment

Familiarity with test procedures and non-destructive evaluation of structural composites

Experience writing work instructions and procedures for critical aerospace hardware

Experience with validation testing for composite structures

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

Experience with design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA)

Experience transitioning complex products from R&D to rate manufacturing in a fast-paced environment