SpaceX · 2 days ago
Build Specialist (Booster Structures Engineering)
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Responsibilities
Collaborate and work with the production leadership team by driving engineering standards for excellence in the builds (quality, build improvements, order of operations, etc.)
Interface with engineers and technicians to advance and streamline manufacturing flow; eliminate unnecessary scope, downtime, and blockers
Create and manage tools to communicate schedule; identify critical path/dependencies, and track progress build over build
Review and triage work order feedback; work with process planning to drive necessary incorporation on in-process work orders and next engineering master’s revisions
Support first build process development for new and changing assembly designs that can include process and equipment design, physical operations, and development builds
Identify need for shop aids and tooling that will increase work center productivity
Identify and implement shop floor layout improvements as well as storage and organizational improvements
Routinely broadcast status, milestones, and roadmap of projects to stakeholders
Resolve manufacturing issues, disposition nonconforming parts, modify bills of materials, perform root cause analysis, and implement robust corrective actions
Implement standard practices, troubleshooting guides, and standard repair procedures
Evaluate proposed designs and planning for manufacturability and integration by collaborating with build, design, and build reliability engineers
Provide recommendations for tooling design and improvement based on analysis and data
Design tooling for new and existing products to support rate production
Create high-quality work orders, engineering masters, and other manufacturing resource planning
Streamline existing production builds to minimize cost while improving quality and efficiency
Manage resources, plan, and interface with other production groups including external vendors, manufacturing engineers, and technicians
Qualification
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Required
High school diploma or equivalency certificate and 2+ years of professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment; OR Bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline
Preferred
Associate or bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline
2+ years of experience in a manufacturing and process planning role
Experience working effectively in a team environment
Ability to solve complex manufacturing problems on schedule with little to no supervision as an individual or as a member of an integrated team
Experience with written and verbal communication including experience communicating with external and internal stakeholders
Experience troubleshooting and problem-solving
Understanding of spacecraft integration processes including avionics, propulsion systems, and mechanical integration
Experience with data analysis (Excel, VBA, and/or SQL)
Knowledge of pressure, temperature, and flow measurement devices
Experience taking products through development cycle to full-volume production
Experience with design for manufacturability and assembly
Experience with Siemens NX (UG), Teamcenter CAD, and PDM systems
Experience with process development, facility, and line layouts
Experience with Lean Manufacturing Tools, PFMEA, Value Chain Mapping, Kanban, OEE, and 5
Benefits
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
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that focuses on reducing the costs associated with space travel by using reusable rockets.
H1B Sponsorship
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (2)
2022 (4)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.78BKey Investors
Intesa SanpaoloMirae Asset Venture InvestmentNASA
2024-04-25Secondary Market· Undisclosed
2024-01-16Secondary Market· $1M
2023-10-06Debt Financing· Undisclosed
Leadership Team
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