Manufacturing Engineer, Machining Specialist

3 weeks ago


Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time

Job Summary:

As a Manufacturing Engineer, Machining Specialist at SpaceX, you will play a critical role in the development and production of our cutting-edge Starship program. This position requires a highly skilled and experienced individual who can design, develop, and implement manufacturing processes for high-precision parts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement machining capabilities for the Starship components team
  • Analyze piece parts and assemblies for Design for Manufacturing (DFM) to ensure optimal manufacturing, assembly, and testing
  • Maintain a close feedback loop with downstream operations to ensure product success and implement rapid iterations
  • Review quality concerns from piece part inspection and sign off on out of tolerance conditions following a rigorous investigation
  • Identify, recommend, procure, and install machine shop equipment and ensure thorough maintenance and calibration
  • Responsible for cost optimization and cost reduction initiatives associated with fabrication and processes
  • Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing and fabrication methodologies and techniques
  • Recommend and implement improvements and/or modifications in sequence of operations and equipment utilization
  • Collaborate with other SpaceX machine shop facilities to share capabilities and develop resources to address capacity and scheduling issues

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of machine shop experience
  • Master's degree preferred
  • Experience setting up and operating state-of-the-art machining equipment
  • Well-versed in standard machine shop manufacturing processes and set-ups
  • Experience operating CNCs, conventional lathe and mill machines, and other machine shop equipment used to manufacture high-precision parts
  • Demonstrated proficiency in CNC programming (lathes and mills)
  • Well-versed in GD&T and inspection procedures
  • Highly experienced with a variety of precision conventional and advance metrology systems (photogrammetry, CMMs, 3D imaging)

What We Offer:

At SpaceX, we offer a comprehensive compensation package, including a competitive salary, long-term incentives, and a range of benefits, including 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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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