SpaceX Mechanical Engineer at Starlink responsible for manufacturing and quality systems of precision machined hardware with micron tolerances. This role includes designing tooling, automation projects, and implementing process improvements.
Responsibilities
Own product success for precision machined parts with single-digit micron tolerances
Design and own the outcome of shop automation projects
Interface with design engineers and machinists to implement DFM feedback on new and current hardware iterations
Aggressively implement process improvements to production processes to improve quality and throughput
Create capital and facility justifications for large projects and process improvements. Own these projects through implementation and activation
Own and develop quality plans for hardware covering dimensional inspection and functional testing
Design and fabricate tooling for machining, assembly, and inspection stations
Qualification
Experience with CAD/PDM systemsHands on experience millingADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Required
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, physics or other engineering discipline
1+ years of engineering design experience (internships, student projects, extracurricular project experience, and professional experience qualify)
Preferred
Experience with CAD/PDM systems
Hands on experience milling, turning, and/or CMM inspection
Strong demonstrable experience using GD&T
Experience working effectively across multi-disciplinary teams
Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
Basic proficiency with software programming in at least one language
Experience with full part life cycle from design through verification and production
