About the role
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 ENGINEER, TOOL & DIE MACHINING – 2 ND SHIFT SpaceX is developing a low latency, broadband internet system to meet the needs of consumers across the globe. Enabled by a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites, Starlink will provide fast, reliable internet to populations with little or no connectivity, including those in rural communities and places where existing services are too expensive or unreliable. Working directly in the materials engineering group, this position is responsible for managing a technical project for the development and qualification of all equipment, tooling and manufacturing process technologies necessary to produce plastic injection molds and high pressure die cast tools. The correct individual will bring an open mindset, challenge the status quo with regards to traditional vs. emerging technologies and utilize a logical and disciplined approach to evaluate and select the correct set of solutions.
RESPONSIBILITIES: 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 BASIC