Manufacturing Engineer for Launch Vehicle Integration

4 weeks ago


Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time

At SpaceX, we are pushing the boundaries of space technology to make humanity a multi-planetary species.

We are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of the Falcon Launch Vehicle.


Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee the build and inspection process for the structural assembly and integration of the Falcon Launch Vehicle.
  • Develop, qualify, and refine manufacturing processes to bring products from prototype to high-volume production.
  • Collaborate with design engineers to evaluate designs for manufacturability and implementation in a rapidly-evolving production environment.
  • Interface with other engineers, subject matter experts, and technicians to solve large-scale production challenges.
  • Quickly resolve non-conformances and work with the Quality team to implement root cause corrective actions.
  • Identify, plan, and execute capital equipment, machine, and layout upgrades to meet volume production demand.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering.
  • 2+ years of collegiate extracurricular engineering project experience or 2+ years of industry product design/development experience.
  • Experience with the build and integration of large mechanical assemblies.
  • Master's degree in mechanical/chemical/aerospace engineering.
  • Knowledge of metallic manufacturing techniques, processes, and equipment related to machining, welding, drilling, and automation.
  • Mechanical component and/or tooling design and analysis (3D computer-aided design).
  • Experience with process development from RND to high-volume manufacturing.
  • Experience writing work instructions and procedures for critical aerospace parts.
  • Experience in a production environment within the aerospace industry.

Additional Requirements:
  • Position may require long hours and weekends.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department.



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