Automation Build Engineer, Development (Starlink)

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between automation, supply chain, production, and development operations to ensure factory infrastructure is built and deployed to meet program milestones
• Ideate and implement new manufacturing processes and workflows within the development operations team to increase shop throughput, efficiency and personnel safety
• Manage the build, configuration and installation of all modular automation assets within the team’s catalog from raw material purchase to complete cell build and handoff to automation/production
• Work with peer engineering and support teams to drive design updates in response to manufacturing issues, part obsolescence, and system requirement changes
• Prepare engineering documentation necessary for the transition from development to production including assembly procedures, integration instructions and manufacturing bills of materials
• Work with supplier and internal vendors to fabricate piece parts and sub-assemblies at rate to meet production needs or supplement internal capacity
• Contribute to design reviews acting as an expert in design for manufacturability, design for reliability, design for maintenance, supplier capabilities assessments, quality control, etc.
• Spearhead cost reduction efforts and implement initiatives to meet and exceed departmental objectives while not compromising on quality
• Design, develop, validate, and implement tooling to ensure repeatability and efficiency
• Primary point of contact for non-conforming product (cells, panels & tooling), troubleshooting, root cause, failure investigations and corrective actions
• Develop training requirements for built technician personnel and work to elevate overall team capability and productivity
• Work creatively and innovate to support SpaceX's goals by always being prepared to challenge the status quo

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• 2+ years of experience in design, manufacturing, and/or production of mechanical or electrical hardware systems (internship and collegiate extracurricular engineering project experience qualifies)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 2+ years of experience implementing design for manufacture for electromechanical systems
• 2+ years of professional experience in design and/or production of mechanical or electronics hardware systems
• Ability to create and deliver presentations for design and manufacturing readiness reviews
• Experience transitioning products from design to manufacturing as part of a cross-functional team in a fast-paced iterative design environment
• Experience modeling with 3D CAD software such as: NX, Catia, Solidworks or equivalent
• Working proficiency with DFMEA and PFMEA methodology and implementation
• SPC (Statistical Process Control) knowledge and experience applying statistical methods to track process capability
• Demonstrated experience designing tooling in a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on engineer with a passion for continuous improvement
• Capable of solving complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or overtime as needed
• Some travel to outside vendors may be required (up to 10%)

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.

Company Information

• 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 SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.