Manufacturing Development Engineer (Raptor)
at SpaceX
Hawthorne, CA, United States
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
MANUFACTURING DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER (RAPTOR)
As the Manufacturing Engineer for Raptor Production at SpaceX, you will have the opportunity to utilize your knowledge, experience, and creativity to develop, implement and optimize the production process for key sub-assemblies and components for the Raptor engine.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop the manufacturing processes for components of Raptor production
Assess design requirements and production feasibility. Think creatively to resolve and challenge conflicting requirements
Develop, demonstrate and drive to completion innovative production processes to support high rate production targets
Work with an extremely fast paced environment and adapt to evolving design and production challenges
Maintain a sense of ownership for all aspect of the engine including, design, fabrication, and delivery schedule
Drive design and process changes that support program goals, through demonstration of feasibility
Work closely with design/development engineers and fabrications shops (internal and external) to get parts built and assembled
Assist with design, analysis, and integration of Raptor sub-assemblies to resolve off-nominal non-conformance and develop sustainable repair procedures
Resolve recurring manufacturing discrepancies and interface with quality team to implement corrective actions
Interface with production technician, engineering team and leadership on a daily basis
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
2+ years of industry experience in product design, development, fabrication, assembly, or test
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Ability to work in dynamic team environment.
Expertise in design for manufacturability and design for assembly, successfully taking products through development, testing, and production
Experience with hardware test methodologies including structural testing and nondestructive evaluation (NDE)
Experience with large welded assemblies and aerospace alloys (aluminum, Inconel, niobium)
Experience in a medium/high-volume production environment within the aerospace industry
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
This is a hands-on position that may require standing for up to 4 hours a day and working directly with hardware on the floor
Able to stoop, bend, stand, and enter a confined space
Position may require long hours and weekend work
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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