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SpaceX · 14 hours ago

Manufacturing Engineer (Fluid Systems)

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$95K/yr - $115K/yr

1+ years exp

SpaceX is a company dedicated to developing technologies for future human exploration of Mars. The Manufacturing Engineer for Fluid Systems will oversee the manufacturing of fluid systems hardware for launch vehicles and spacecraft, driving improvement projects to enhance safety, reliability, and process capability.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Drive root-cause analysis and corrective action recommendations/implementation for the top (highest repeat/highest risk) quality escapes and in-process quality issues

Apply process improvement methodologies and tools (e.g. value stream mapping, problem-solving, 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 best-in-class 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 hardware

Identify, plan, and execute capital equipment, machine, and layout upgrades to meet production volume demand

Facilitate day-to-day production of rotary draw formed tubing, welded tube assemblies and high-pressure testing

Qualification

Mechanical hardware designHigh volume manufacturingLean Six SigmaCAD experiencePython programmingQuality toolsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

1+ years of experience in mechanical hardware design and hands-on manufacturing (academic projects, internships, and extracurricular experience applicable)

Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission-critical deadline

Must be comfortable standing, stooping, bending for long periods of time and working directly with the hardware

Preferred

Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, enthusiasm for the team's 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

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 high-pressure 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