Manufacturing Engineer

4 weeks ago

Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time

At SpaceX, we are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in the Composites Lamination department. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in composites manufacturing and experience with advanced composites systems.

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for developing and implementing best practices for composites lamination, including generating content with Fibersim, addressing problems associated with manufacturing defects, and overseeing complex laminate repairs. The candidate will also be responsible for collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to efficiently build parts on schedule.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and 1+ years of hands-on experience driving the design or manufacturing of mechanical components or systems. Preferred skills and experience include hands-on advanced composites manufacturing experience, experience with NX/Unigraphics, Teamcenter CAD and PDM systems, and expertise transitioning products from prototype manufacturing through volume production.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the development of cutting-edge composites manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement best practices for composites lamination
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to efficiently build parts on schedule
  • Develop and revise production processes, procedures, equipment, tooling, and layout for Falcon and/or Dragon laminates
  • Support and drive design for manufacturing and assembly during new product development and improvement cycles
  • Facilitate production of flight-qualified-composite structures at an increasing production rate while reducing cost
  • Resolve complex manufacturing defects and eliminate root cause

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of hands-on experience driving the design or manufacturing of mechanical components or systems

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Hands-on advanced composites manufacturing experience
  • Experience with NX/Unigraphics, Teamcenter CAD and PDM systems
  • Expertise transitioning products from prototype manufacturing through volume production

Additional Requirements:

  • Position may require extended work hours and weekend work
  • Position may require standing, bending, stooping and working directly with hardware on the floor for up extended periods of time

Compensation and Benefits:

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.

You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

ITAR Requirements:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. * 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. * 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Learn more about the ITAR here.

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.

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