Sr. Process Engineer, Starship Materials Production

requirements Drive root cause analysis, design of experiments (DOE), and statistical process control (SPC) on mix and dispense performance; continuous improvement for throughput, changeover, cleanability, dust control, and cost Develop and maintain process specifications, SOPs, and equipment documentation; train technicians and hand off reliable cells to production Support hazardous materials handling, containment, and EHS

requirements for solvent-based, reactive, and powder chemistries BASIC

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related technical discipline 5+ years of hands-on experience with powder handling/dispensing, industrial mixers, liquid dispensing, fluid delivery, or chemical/materials production equipment PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Experience designing, specifying, or commissioning production equipment Experience designing tooling or fixtures for manufacturing or automation Experience across powder systems, mixers, liquid automation/dispensing, and tooling design for automation in a production environment Powder systems: loss-in-weight or gain-in-weight feeders, hoppers, pneumatic convey, dust collection, powder weigh/batch, powder incorporation into liquids/pastes Mixers: high-shear, planetary, dual-asymmetric, ribbon, paddle, vacuum, or reactor-style; mix scale-up; vacuum degassing; temperature-controlled mixing; multi-product changeover Liquid automation: piston/progressive cavity/gear pumps, meter-mix-dispense (MMD), pressure pots, cartridge or spray systems, robotic/automated dispense, recipe-driven multi-component control Tooling design for automation using 3D CAD (SolidWorks, NX, Inventor, or similar); GD&T and design for manufacturability Equipment automation experience: PLC/HMI basics, sensors, recipe/batch control, interlocks, data acquisition, or defining automation

requirements with controls engineers Full project ownership from design/procurement through FAT/SAT and production implementation, including travel for vendor buyoffs Familiarity with silicone RTVs, multi-part adhesives, paints, ablatives, filled systems, or thermal protection materials NPI and scale-up from lab/pilot to high-rate production; lean manufacturing and changeover reduction DOE, SPC, and statistical tools (JMP, Minitab, or equivalent); Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Hazardous materials handling, chemical safety, and dust control; ERP/MRP exposure ADDITIONAL

REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to wear and obtain certification in the wearing of an air respirator Must be comfortable working with solvents, hazardous materials, inorganic acids and bases, reactive chemistries, and powder materials (including dust-generating operations) Onsite role on the production floor; remote work not considered Extended hours and weekends as needed to support installs, FATs, production ramps, and downtime recovery Travel for vendor FATs, equipment buyoffs, and related work as needed Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted; standing, climbing, bending, and working in production environments required Ability to pass required site/background checks as applicable

COMPENSATION AND

BENEFITS: Pay Range: Level 3: $135,000.00 - $215,000.00 Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and

perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use

requirements of the law. ITAR

REQUIREMENTS: 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 . 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. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected] .

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