SpaceX · 2 weeks ago
Manufacturing Engineer, Machining (Starship)
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$95K/yr - $130K/yr
1+ years expSpaceX is a pioneering aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company focused on enabling human life on Mars. The Manufacturing Engineer for Machining will utilize their engineering knowledge to develop machining capabilities for the Starship components, ensuring high-quality production and collaboration between engineering and production teams.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop machining capability in-house for the SpaceX Starship components team and deliver high-quality precision piece parts to factory assembly areas
Analyze piece parts and assemblies for DFM to ensure that the parts are optimized for manufacturing, assembly and testing
Maintain a close feedback loop with downstream operations to ensure product success and implement rapid iterations
Review quality concerns from piece part inspection and sign off on out of tolerance conditions following a rigorous investigation into the parts use case, assembly and testing
Identify, recommend, procure, and install machine shop equipment as well as ensure all equipment is thoroughly maintained and calibrated
Responsible for cost optimization and cost reduction initiatives associated with fabrication and processes
Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing and fabrication methodologies and techniques
Recommend and implement improvements and/or modifications in sequence of operations and equipment utilization
Collaborate with other SpaceX machine shop facilities to share capabilities and develop resources to address capacity and scheduling issues as necessary
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics
1+ years of machine shop experience
Available to work long hours and weekends as needed
Must be comfortable stooping, bending, and standing
Lift/Carry: Up to 25bs. (unassisted) 1-2 hours per day
Preferred
Master's degree
Experience setting up and operating state-of-the art machining equipment
Well versed in standard machine shop manufacturing processes and set ups
Experience operating CNCs, conventional lathe and mill machines, and other machine shop equipment used to manufacture high-precision parts
Demonstrated proficiency in CNC programming (lathes and mills)
Well versed in GD&T and inspection procedures
Highly experienced with a variety of precision conventional and advance metrology systems (photogrammetry, CMMs, 3D imaging)
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
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
Bret Johnsen
CFO
Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
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