SpaceX · 14 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineer (Composite Lamination)
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. The Manufacturing Engineer (Composite Lamination) will develop and implement best practices for composite lamination, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and support design for manufacturing during new product development.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and implement best practices for composites lamination, including generating content with Fibersim, addressing problems associated with manufacturing defects, overseeing complex laminate repairs and introducing new technologies to improve parts processing
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (design, build, and reliability engineers) and operations to efficiently build parts on schedule
Develop and revise production processes, procedures, equipment, tooling, and layout for Falcon and/or Dragon laminates
Support and drive design for manufacturing and assembly during new product development and improvement cycles
Facilitate production of flight-qualified-composite structures at an increasing production rate while reducing cost
Resolve complex manufacturing defects and eliminate root cause
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
1+ years of hands on experience driving the design or manufacturing of mechanical components or systems (internship and project team experience is applicable)
Position may require extended work hours and weekend work
Position may require standing, bending, stooping and working directly with hardware on the floor for up extended periods of time
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
Preferred
Hands-on advanced composites manufacturing experience including 'out of autoclave' prepreg systems
Experience with NX/Unigraphics, Teamcenter CAD and PDM systems for component and tooling design
Expertise transitioning products from prototype manufacturing through volume production
Experience with rapidly introducing process improvements and lean manufacturing principles
Validation testing experience for composite structures
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 & 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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