Develop machining capability in-house for the tool & die team and deliver high-quality precision piece parts required to build internal tooling

Analyze piece parts and assemblies for DFM to ensure that the parts are optimized for manufacturing and assembly

Create collaborative business plans with design engineering, upstream production, and support teams and develop and maintain positive supplier/customer relationships

Work between manufacturing and design engineers, machinists, technicians, and quality personnel to ensure processes are robust and any production problems are quickly solved

Implement machining process controls that allow parts to run ‘lights out’. Leverage latest technologies and programming strategies to reduce in-cycle intervention

Identify, recommend, procure, and install machine shop equipment as well as ensure all equipment is thoroughly maintained and calibrated

Responsible for cost optimization and cost reduction initiatives associated with fabrication and processes

Continually develop and manage engineering capacity, schedules, and project plans in order to support production manifest as well as a diverse and variable R&D demand

Research and identify new materials, manufacturing technologies and finishing options

Inform estimations of prototype and production manufacturing costs - tooling, secondary assembly, secondary finishing and piece part

Publish and maintain detailed schedules for each development project segment

Manufacturing Engineer, Tool & Die Machining

Responsibilities

Qualification

Required

Preferred

Company

Spacex

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