MANUFACTURING ENGINEER (AVIONICS HARNESSING/SOLAR)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform a hands-on engineering and liaison role between the harness design team and production organization as SpaceX works to implement new designs into the manufacturing phase
- Become the first responder for production related non-conformances, drive to root cause and disposition according to manufacturing policies
- Update designs and processes when necessary in response to manufacturing issues, parts obsolescence, and system requirement changes
- Participate in design reviews acting as an expert in design for testability, design for manufacturability, yield improvements, supplier capabilities assessments, and quality control
- Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
- Prepare engineering documentation necessary for the transition from development to production including schematic diagrams, bills of materials, suitable alternate parts lists, mechanical drawings, assembly procedures, and test procedures
- Drive lean projects to improve the manufacturing process to eliminate waste, reduce cost, and improve yield
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, chemical, aeronautical, or systems engineering
- 1+ years of hands-on experience driving the design, development, or manufacturing of mechanical/electrical components or systems (internship and project team experience is applicable)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 3+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment working within a recognized quality system (e.g. AS9100, ISO9001)
- Experience with automotive, aerospace, or marine harnessing
- Demonstrated professional experience providing engineering and manufacturing support for the production of highly complex electronic products
- Experience transitioning products from design to manufacturing as part of a cross-functional team
- Experience using NX/Unigraphics software
- Experience interpreting and creating component and assembly drawings to ASME Y14.5 standards
- Experience designing tooling in a manufacturing environment
- Six Sigma Belt
- Passion for advancing the commercial space industry and human spaceflight
- Programming experience in Python, SQL, and web languages
- Experience in fast-paced iterative design environments within the consumer electronics, mobile handset, medical devices, aerospace, marine, or automotive industries
- Capable of solving complex manufacturing problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Knowledge of ERP systems, work order creation/management, and BOM structures
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Manufacturing Engineer/Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year
Manufacturing Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year
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, stock options, 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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
