Manufacturing Engineer, Precision Machining Specialist

5 days ago

Bastrop, United States SpaceX Full time
Job Summary

SpaceX is seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in the development of cutting-edge technologies. As a key member of our materials engineering group, you will be responsible for managing technical projects related to the development and qualification of equipment, tooling, and manufacturing process technologies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement machining capabilities in-house for the tool and die team, ensuring high-quality precision piece parts are delivered.
  • Analyze piece parts and assemblies for Design for Manufacturing (DFM) to optimize manufacturing and assembly processes.
  • Create collaborative business plans with design engineering, upstream production, and support teams, and develop positive supplier/customer relationships.
  • Work closely with manufacturing and design engineers, machinists, technicians, and quality personnel to ensure robust processes and resolve production problems efficiently.
  • Implement machining process controls to enable 'lights out' production, leveraging the latest technologies and programming strategies to reduce in-cycle intervention.
  • Identify, recommend, procure, and install machine shop equipment, ensuring all equipment is thoroughly maintained and calibrated.
  • Responsible for cost optimization and cost reduction initiatives associated with fabrication and processes.
  • Continually develop and manage engineering capacity, schedules, and project plans to support production manifest and R&D demand.
  • Research and identify new materials, manufacturing technologies, and finishing options.
  • Publish and maintain detailed schedules for each development project segment.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, materials engineering, or other engineering discipline.
  • 3+ years of experience with CNC machining.
  • Master's degree or PhD in an engineering discipline (preferred).
  • Strong to expert-level 3D CAD skills, including advanced surfacing and large assemblies.
  • Experience with Siemens NX and manufacturing processes like injection molding, CNC, die casting, stamping, assembly, and box build.
Additional Requirements
  • Willingness to travel to other SpaceX sites and/or vendors for significant/extended periods of time.
  • Ability to lift up to 25Ibs unassisted.
  • Standing/walking for long periods of time.
  • Willingness to work long hours and weekends as necessary to accommodate manufacturing and test campaigns.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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