SpaceX
Aerospace
Sr.ManufacturingEngineer(Starship)
“Sr. Manufacturing Engineer (Starship) at SpaceX. Skills: Manufacturing Engineering, Vehicle Integration, Tooling Design. Work with vehicle analysts. Ensure hardware meets requirements”
Industry & Context.
Resolve manufacturing discrepancies
Stand up to 6 hours, Sit up to 6 hours, Push/Pull up to 50lbs, Overhead reach up to 1 hour, Walk up to 1 hour, Lift/Carry up to 25lbs, Climb ladder/stairs up to 6 hours, Kneel/Crouch up to 6 hours, Upper body twist up to 6 hours, Work in temperatures over 80 degrees, Work at heights, Work in confined spaces, Use air purifying respirator, Operate heavy equipment, Operate machinery, Perform physical requirements, U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, Asylee
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering, Bachelor's degree in Engineering Physics, 5+ years professional engineering experience
Nice to Have
Experience working on SpaceX vehicles, Experience with SpaceX builds, Flexibility to travel up to 10%
What You'll Do.
Work with vehicle analysts
Ensure hardware meets requirements
Develop production procedures
Manage transition of parts
Coordinate testing of tooling
Execute testing of systems
Identify DFM improvements
Increase production efficiency
Create drawings for hardware
Create drawings for tooling
Serve as on-site contact
Create build schedules
Maintain build schedules
Analyze manufacturing discrepancies
Resolve manufacturing discrepancies
Participate in design reviews
Generate ideas for vehicles
Provide technical direction
Support sourcing suppliers
Support qualifying suppliers
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Design team; Quality team; Production teams; Internal teams; Suppliers; Customers
Process & Methodology
Build schedules
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