Sr. Manufacturing Engineer (Starship)

Responsibilities

• Work closely with vehicle analysts and the design team to ensure hardware meets both vehicle design requirements and manufacturing process constraints
• Develop production procedures and manage the transition of parts and assemblies from development to high-rate production
• Capture and execute development, qualification, and acceptance testing of tooling and systems required to meet hardware deadlines
• Identify and implement design-for-manufacturability (DFM) improvements to increase production efficiency
• Create original CAD models and drawings for flight hardware and tooling
• Serve as the primary on-site design engineering point of contact for efficient build and assembly of parts and vehicle systems
• Create and maintain build schedules
• Analyze and resolve manufacturing discrepancies, working closely with the Quality team on issues related to design, fabrication, and assembly
• Participate in design reviews with internal teams, suppliers, and customers
• Partner with engineering and production teams to generate ideas and improvements for current and next-generation vehicles
• Provide technical direction and support to vendors; assist in sourcing and qualifying new suppliers

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, or Engineering Physics
• Hands-on project experience with complex mechanical systems, preferably as a team or sub-team lead
• 5+ years of professional engineering experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience working on SpaceX vehicles or builds
• Strong experience with GD&T
• Experience with large steel structure fabrication and assembly (civil, naval, aerospace, or heavy mechanical)
• Experience leading the mechanical design of operationally critical hardware, including structures and basic structural analysis
• Proficiency with Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Experience developing, maintaining, and improving welding processes
• Experience with process development, facility/line layouts, and error-proofing (poka-yoke)
• Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter (CAD and PLM systems)
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills