SpaceX · 9 hours ago
Build Reliability Engineer (Raptor Additive/Foundry)
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$95K/yr - $115K/yr
1+ years expSpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. As a Build Reliability Engineer, you will collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to ensure the reliability of additive and foundry builds, driving improvements in manufacturing methods and inspection procedures.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Partnering 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
Investigating failures in production, test and flight, identifying and mitigating the immediate and underlying root causes to reduce risk and improve reliability of designs and processes
Developing, implementing and validating Lean test and inspection processes to validate new and existing products and processes, ensuring that criteria are objective and that quality goals are consistently met
Improving the reliability of hardware by any means necessary. Including developing new manufacturing processes, adopting new technologies, defining inspection methods, creating test procedures, training production personnel, and creating work instructions
Conducting regular build quality reviews to ensure that design intent is achieved and well-communicated; identifying 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 repeat non-conformances
Containing suspect or known non-conforming product, providing guidance to quality inspectors, technicians, shop supervisors and engineers to assist in quarantining and rework activities
Supporting 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
Access to a 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
Elon Musk
Founder, CEO & CTO
Bret Johnsen
CFO
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