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SpaceX · 2 weeks ago

Manufacturing Engineer, Injection Molding (Starlink)

Bastrop, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

SpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for space exploration and enabling human life on Mars. They are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer specializing in Injection Molding for their Starlink project, responsible for developing and optimizing manufacturing processes for plastic injection molding and ensuring high-volume production capabilities.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for development of plastic injection molding manufacturing processes for Starlink hardware

Responsible for the development of the injection molding process through parameter optimization, DOE experiments, and trials that will lead to a robust process

Responsible for implementing plug-and-play processes to production that are capable of high volume throughput (1M+ per year)

Take direct ownership of the physical production layout, optimizing for material flow from material receiving through processes on the line

Identify and implement safety improvement projects

Manage strategy for production line tooling, inventory, training, and build process and ensure all are updated according to the latest design configuration

Drive design for test (DFT) best practices and design for manufacturing (DFM) with design engineers and test engineers

Identify automation opportunities and establish requirements as well as evaluating return on investment for each

Work with in-house resources or vendors as necessary to develop these solutions and implement on production line

Support production line with technical issues that cannot be addressed immediately on the line

Qualification

Plastic injection moldingTooling designAutomation implementationDesign of experimentsNXTeamcenterERPMRPMES systemsBachelor's degreeAdvanced degreeHigh volume manufacturingStatistical process controlSupplier managementCross-functional teamworkAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics

1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment via professional work experience, project/research-based student experience, or a combination of both