SpaceX · 5 hours ago
Build Reliability Engineer (Raptor)
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$95K/yr - $115K/yr
1+ years expSpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for space exploration with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. The Build Reliability Engineer will collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to ensure quality in flight hardware, develop Lean processes, and investigate failures to improve reliability. This role involves hands-on work in various environments to support the Raptor program's manufacturing and testing efforts.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsible partner with design engineering and manufacturing teams through product development and production to create quality plans for flight hardware, including identification of key characteristics, prototype testing for functionality and manufacturability, first article and detailed inspection planning, and consideration of past failures and lessons learned
Develop, implement and validate Lean test and inspection processes for new and existing products and process, ensuring that criteria are objective and that quality goals are consistently met
Monitor the success of products and processes through production ramp-up using a suite of quality and analysis tools
Conduct regular build quality reviews to ensure that design intent is achieved and well-communicated; identify opportunities for risk reduction and removal of complexity in designs and processes to improve manufacturability, collaborating with integrated product teams to drive improvements and address high-impact and repeating non-conformances
Investigate failures in production, test and flight, identifying and mitigating the immediate and underlying root causes in order to reduce risk and improve reliability of designs and processes
Contain suspect or known non-conforming product, providing guidance to quality inspectors, technicians, shop supervisors and engineers to assist in quarantining and rework activities
Support the shop floor in continuous improvement and the advancing of a Lean, autonomous production system through creation of standard rework/repair guides, removal of redundant or unnecessary inspection, and improved control and optimization of critical processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or 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
Preferred
Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, enthusiasm for the team's spirit of innovation and mission of improving reliability in cutting-edge technology
Master's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, materials engineering, or chemical engineering
Demonstrated application of process controls in high volume manufacturing, test, and quality environment
Knowledge of quality tools such as root cause analysis and corrective action, Lean principles, measurement systems analysis, design of experiments, statistical process control, advanced product quality planning (APQP), metrology, process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), control plans, and various problem solving approaches
Dedicated to adopting a Lean approach to quality without compromising safety or reliability
Experience developing or supporting any of the following products/processes: Complex mechanical/structural assemblies, Propulsion Systems integration and test, Castings/Additive manufacturing, Materials Engineering, Turbopump/valve assembly, CNC machining, forming, bending, Bonding, drilling, fastening and other assembly manufacturing processes, Avionics integration and testing, Welding (electron beam (EB), TIG, etc.)
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 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
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Current Stage
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