SpaceX · 2 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineer, Machining Inspection (Starship)
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$95K/yr - $130K/yr
1+ years expSpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. As a Manufacturing Engineer in Machining Inspection, you will utilize your knowledge to develop solutions for inspection processes, enhance efficiency, and collaborate with engineering and production teams on the Starship program.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Determine inspection method (e.g. manual inspection, CMMs, Keyance, etc.) that results in maximum utilization, maximize machine uptime and reduce part stagnation
Increase inspection throughput by evaluating and incorporating automation opportunities
Maintain tight feedback loops with the design and manufacturing teams to reduce cycle times from defect detection to manufacturing and inspection updates
Update engineering drawings to allow for better manufacturing and inspection (e.g., refining GD&T datum structures and callouts for stable, repeatable measurements)
Drive initiatives related to inspection processes, including reducing CMM inspection times through optimized programming, fixturing, and workflow streamlining
Lead inspection process initiatives focused on efficiency gains, such as standardizing rework guides, eliminating redundant checks, and optimizing frequency of inspections
Review out-of-tolerance conditions rigorously and sign off on dispositions to enable efficient production flow
Collaborate with other SpaceX machine shops and quality facilities to share inspection capabilities, develop resources, and address capacity, scheduling, and process alignment issues as necessary
Contain non-conforming products created by the shop and work to implement short-term and long-term corrective actions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics
1+ years of machine shop, manufacturing, quality, and/or inspection experience (student project team or internship experience qualifies)
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and offsite as needed
Preferred
Highly experienced with a variety of precision conventional and advance metrology systems (CMMs, 3D imaging)
Well versed in GD&T and inspection procedures
Well versed in standard machine shop manufacturing processes and set ups
Experience setting up and operating state-of-the art machining equipment
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) and CMM programming
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
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law
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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