SpaceX Manufacturing Engineer responsible for inspection reliability and efficiency in the machine shop for Starship hardware. Drives design for manufacturability improvements and leads inspection process optimization.
Responsibilities
Determine inspection method (e.g. manual inspection, CMMs, Keyance, etc.) that results in maximum utilization, maximize machine uptime and reduce part stagnation
Increase inspection throughput by evaluating and incorporating automation opportunities, focused on efficiency gains, such as standardizing rework guides, eliminating redundant checks, and optimizing frequency of inspections
Maintain tight feedback loops with the design and manufacturing teams to reduce cycle times from defect detection to manufacturing and inspection updates
Update engineering drawings to allow for better manufacturing and inspection (e.g., refining GD&T datum structures and callouts for stable, repeatable measurements)
Drive design for manufacturing initiatives related to inspection processes, including reducing CMM inspection times through optimized programming, fixturing, and workflow streamlining
Review out-of-tolerance conditions rigorously and sign off on dispositions to enable efficient production flow
Collaborate with other SpaceX machine shops and quality facilities to share inspection capabilities, develop resources, and address capacity, scheduling, and process alignment issues as necessary
Contain non-conforming products created by the shop and work to implement short-term and long-term corrective actions after completing thorough root cause investigations on the issue
Qualification
1+ years of machine shopExperience operating CNCsADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSAbility to work extended hours
Required
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or physics
1+ years of machine shop, manufacturing, quality, and/or inspection experience (student project team or internship experience qualifies)
Preferred
Highly experienced with a variety of precision conventional and advance metrology systems (CMMs, 3D imaging)
Well versed in GD&T and inspection procedures
Well versed in standard machine shop manufacturing processes and set ups
Experience setting up and operating state-of-the art machining equipment
Experience operating CNCs, conventional lathe and mill machines, and other machine shop equipment used to manufacture high-precision parts
Demonstrated proficiency in CNC programming (lathes and mills) and CMM programming
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and offsite as needed
