Manufacturing Engineer, Machine Shop (Starship)

• 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

• 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)

• 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

• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and offsite as needed

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .

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