Manufacturing Engineer Fluid Systems
Manufacturing Engineer Fluid Systems
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Job Description
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.
MANUFACTURING ENGINEER (FLUID SYSTEMS)
The Manufacturing Engineer for SpaceX Fluid Systems is responsible for the manufacturing of high volume/high product mix of fluid systems hardware for launch vehicles and spacecraft that deliver satellites into earth orbit ferry humans to and from the international space station and ultimately extend humanitys reach beyond the earth and moon. You will drive improvement projects to ensure that safety reliability and process capability goals are achieved maintained and improved. You will be a vital part of the relationship between our development and production teams. You will provide input into the design and development of new and existing hardware and take a primary role in the manufacturing and integration of our current and nextgeneration vehicles.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Drive rootcause analysis and corrective action recommendations/implementation for the top (highest repeat/highest risk) quality escapes and inprocess quality issues
- Apply process improvement methodologies and tools (e.g. value stream mapping problemsolving visual management etc. to reduce manufacturing build hours and quality issues; increase production rates; and remove waste from complex processes
- Manage projects and execute to tight timelines while effectively communicating to and influencing stakeholders
- Train technicians engineers and leaders on bestinclass operations practices by driving process improvement workshops; providing training and information briefs on key topics; and demonstrating solutions in the area
- Work with design engineers to evaluate designs for manufacturability and test requirements then implement them in a rapidly evolving production environment
- Ideate and implement tooling and test solutions enabling high quality build of SpaceX hardware
- Identify plan and execute capital equipment machine and layout upgrades to the meet volume production demand
- Facilitate daytoday production of rotary draw formed tubing welded tube assemblies and highpressure testing
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline
- 1 years of mechanical design and handson manufacturing experience (internships and extracurricular experience is applicable)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills enthusiasm for the teams spirit of innovation and mission of improving manufacturing for launch vehicles and spacecraft
- Experience with high volume manufacturing or design for manufacture and product development life cycle or quality tools including root cause and corrective action PFMEAs QMS and process auditing and statistical analysis of quality metrics
- Ability to make appropriate assumptions and perform trade studies using first principles and engineering fundamentals to create rationale for clear recommendations
- Experience with metallic manufacturing techniques and equipment for processes such as CNC fabrication welding (orbital tube and TIG) precision cleaning forming inspection etc.
- Demonstrated experience with CAD and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) experience
- Working knowledge of Python or other coding language
- Experience in control and monitoring of complex automated systems and risk assessment/reduction of the system
- Experience with capacity modeling process mapping and fault analysis
- Experience applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies
- Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a highpressure environment with ongoing drive for continuous improvement in all aspects of work
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and ability to succinctly present recommendations to stakeholders the customer and management
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
- Will sometimes be working directly with the hardware on the floor and will have to be comfortable stooping bending and standing for long periods of time
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Manufacturing Engineer/Level I: $95000.00 $115000.00/per year
Manufacturing Engineer/Level II: $110000.00 $130000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a casebycase basis and may vary based on the following considerations: jobrelated knowledge and skills education and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for longterm incentives in the form of company stock stock options or longterm 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 and longterm disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and 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.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceXs Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to.
Employment Type
Full Time
