A strategic Manufacturing Engineer position is available to develop and implement efficient supply chain solutions for a Starship program.
This highly technical role requires practical experience in manufacturing engineering and new product development, with a focus on rocket and rocket engine components.
The ideal candidate will have a broad understanding of propulsion/fluid system component fabrication, including raw materials, draw forming, extrusions, seamless and welded tubing, cutting, and assembly processes.
Responsibilities include:
* Serving as the technical point of contact for assigned parts and assemblies, solving emergent challenges at suppliers, and mitigating risk to the manifest by addressing high-impact manufacturing and quality challenges
* Owning the new product introduction of new assemblies on the rocket, including determining the ideal manufacturing method, identifying suppliers, and developing a reliable process for ramping to rate
* Conducting design for manufacturing (DFM) reviews to ensure parts are manufacturable at early stages, preferably prior to sourcing
* Working with procurement to find exceptional suppliers and vet them appropriately for quality and ability to meet aggressive takt times
* Creating and developing specifications as needed to flow down quality and manufacturing requirements to the supply base
* Scoping out new forming, cutting, and inspection technologies and suppliers that may be employed to improve rate/quality/efficiency
* Reviewing issues on assigned parts and solving to the root cause, implementing changes at the supplier, at SpaceX or both, as appropriate, driving further actions to closure, and re-sourcing to new suppliers where appropriate
* Creating and disposition issue tickets where needed, working with engineering counterparts to implement, but not limited to, required re-work, repair or use as-is disposition
* Becoming thoroughly familiar with your assigned parts and the processes that make up the overall assembly and becoming the primary point of contact for supply chain related defects on your parts
* Demonstrating innovation, technical excellence, attention to detail, self-direction and courage to push the technical envelope which is conventionally held in the industry
* Leading containment activities on assigned parts, working with cross-functional counterparts to agree on scope, path forward and ultimate resolution
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline is required, along with 1+ years of experience with manufacturing and/or inspection of mechanical products in a production environment.
Prior experience with machining and ancillary operations, such as milling, turning, and tube cutting, is desirable.
Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods, e.g., design of experiments, Lean, Six Sigma, etc., is also beneficial.
Experience with quality systems (ISO 9000/TS/AS9100/NADCAP) and MRP/ERP systems is a plus.
A disciplined approach to problem-solving and proficiency in MS Office and Excel applications are essential.
Ability to work extended hours, some nights and/or weekends when needed, and up to 40-50% work week travel is required.
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, a U.S. lawful, permanent resident, a Refugee under 8 U.S.C. * 1157, or an Asylee under 8 U.S.C. * 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
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