SpaceX
Sr.MechanicalEngineer,InsourceManufacturing(Starlink)
“Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Insource Manufacturing (Starlink) at SpaceX. Skills: mechanical design, automation systems, manufacturing equipment, CAD, FEA. designing, building, and qualifying custom equipment and automation systems. end-to-end ownership of critical manufacturing equipment and material handling systems”
What You'll Achieve.
maximize operational availability; minimize risk; maximize efficiency; scalability
Industry & Context.
Solve complex, open-ended problems
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, materials, or other engineering discipline, 5+ years of professional experience with mechanical design, analysis, testing, or manufacturing, 3+ years of experience with CAD and FEA software packages
Nice to Have
Master’s degree or PhD in an engineering discipline, 3+ years of experience in a leadership position in a manufacturing environment, Experience with custom machine design including electromechanical systems, end-of-arm tooling, motors, actuators, linear rails, bearings, and lifting/rigging, Proficient in 3D CAD (Siemens NX preferred) and Teamcenter, Solid understanding and application of GD&T
What You'll Do.
and qualifying custom equipment and automation systems
end-to-end ownership of critical manufacturing equipment and material handling systems
designing robust mechanical and automation systems
optimizing existing equipment
developing novel solutions
owning manufacturing subsystems and equipment from conceptual design through fabrication
and high-volume production ramp
developing production equipment including structures
and material handling solutions
monitoring and tracking equipment performance metrics
identifying bottlenecks and downtime causes
implementing preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
evaluating and selecting equipment suppliers and vendors
overseeing installation
and ongoing performance of internally designed and vendor-supplied equipment
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborate on requirements with cross-functional teams; Collaborate closely with design, manufacturing, and test teams
Process & Methodology
drive system-level optimization, Demonstrate extreme ownership of projects through their entire lifecycle, balancing multiple initiatives
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