Manufacturing Engineer Raptor Machining
Manufacturing Engineer Raptor Machining
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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 (RAPTOR MACHINING)
As a Manufacturing Engineer for Raptor machining you will have the opportunity to influence scale and solve challenging problems relating to the production of Raptor machined piece parts and processing. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fastpaced environment with everchanging scope and focus areas. This individual understands how to best design for manufacturing and will conceptualize/implement fullscale production processes for machining our critical hardware within production rate and cost goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Identify develop and implement machining processes to help solve for engine cost quality and production rate specifically focused on valve turbopump thrust chamber or injector hardware.
- Work between manufacturing and design engineers machinists technicians and quality to ensure processes are robust and any production problems are quickly solved.
- Partner with design to identify and implement design for manufacturing (DFM) updates at both the piece part and system level own change management into production.
- Aggressively implement machining process controls that allow parts to run lights out. Leverage latest technologies and programming strategies to reduce incycle intervention.
- Be responsible for part or part family quality; understand quality landscape and drive projects to ensure dimensions meet part requirements with low overhead.
- Drive machining processes toward statistically controlled (SPC) environment. Develop and implement tools needed to show capability.
- Oversee full circle machining process from fixture design and manufacturing CAM programming and program refinement cutting tool selection and buyoff/inspection methodologies.
- Constantly challenge each process part operation to create the most manufacturable and reliable engine hardware possible.
- Work with production to ensure the hardware you are responsible for is delivered on time or ahead of schedule.
- Oversee introduction and implementation of new products and products revisions frequently multiple at a given time.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in engineering discipline or physics.
- 1 years of experience in a manufacturing environment (student project team and internship experience qualifies).
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Strong experience with machining concepts problems and producing hardware.
- Ability and desire to work in a fastpaced problemsolving environment.
- Experience in design or product development engineering role.
- Masters degree in mechanical manufacturing or aerospace engineering.
- Ability to work on multiple projects and initiatives in parallel.
- Mechanical component and/or tooling design and analysis 3D computeraided design).
- Experience with process development from R&D to volume manufacturing.
- Experience writing work instructions and procedures for critical aerospace parts.
- Experience in a production environment within the aerospace industry.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- This is a handson position that will require standing for long durations of your day and working directly with hardware on the floor.
- Must be comfortable stooping bending and standing.
- Position may require occasional travel long hours or weekend work.
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. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual carryover and use requirements of the law.
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
