Own manufacturing subsystems and equipment from conceptual design through fabrication, commissioning, and high-volume production ramp

Develop design criteria, collaborate on requirements with cross-functional teams, and drive system-level optimization

Perform failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), reliability modeling, and stress testing to predict and mitigate potential failures and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)

Design and develop production equipment including structures, mechanisms, robot end effectors, automation systems, and material handling solutions

Uptime Optimization: Monitor and track equipment performance metrics using data analytics; identify bottlenecks and downtime causes, then implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to maximize operational availability

Evaluate and select equipment suppliers and vendors based on reliability, performance, and business needs; oversee installation, commissioning, and ongoing performance of both internally designed and vendor-supplied equipment

Demonstrate extreme ownership of projects through their entire lifecycle while balancing multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment

Collaborate closely with design, manufacturing, and test teams to develop products and production processes in parallel

Solve complex, open-ended problems with an emphasis on speed of execution, efficiency, and scalability

Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Insource Manufacturing (Starlink)

Responsibilities

Qualification

Required

Preferred

Company

SpaceX

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