SpaceX
Manufacturing Engineer (Starship Components Operations)
About this role
SpaceX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for its Starship Components Operations team in Hawthorne, CA. The role focuses on optimizing factory design, material flow, and enhancing production processes for critical components of the Starship/Super Heavy spacecraft.
What you'll do
- Design factory and production layouts for efficiency
- Conduct vendor negotiations and manage schedules
- Facilitate process walks and implement improvements
- Lead projects to minimize costs and time
- Enhance systems and processes across production teams
- Develop analytical tools for decision-making
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s in physics or engineering
- Mechanical design and hands-on manufacturing
- Project management and process engineering
- Production and capacity planning with MRP/ERP
- Proficiency in Excel, SQL, or Python/R
- Lean and Six Sigma principles
- Collaboration across teams
- Experience in developmental manufacturing environments
Benefits
- Competitive salary and variable compensation
- Stock purchase options and bonus potential
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid parental leave and vacation
- Paid sick leave and holiday time
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SpaceX
SpaceX develops advanced spacecraft and satellite systems, including the Starshield government satellite constellation and Starfall re-entry cargo capsule for global delivery. The company is hiring engineers in avionics integration, software test automation, mechanical design, and hardware reliability to validate flight-critical systems and ensure mission success.
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- spacex.com