SpaceX
Manufacturing Engineer, Tool & Die Machining
About this role
SpaceX seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to develop in-house machining capabilities for tool and die production supporting the Starlink satellite internet program. You'll manage technical projects for plastic injection molds and die-cast tooling, optimizing manufacturing processes and collaborating across design, production, and quality teams.
What you'll do
- Develop in-house machining capability for precision tooling and piece parts
- Analyze parts and assemblies for design-for-manufacturability optimization
- Create business plans and manage relationships between design, manufacturing, and supplier teams
- Implement process controls for lights-out machining with minimal intervention
- Identify, procure, and maintain machine shop equipment with proper calibration
- Drive cost reduction initiatives and estimate prototype/production manufacturing costs
What they're looking for
- CNC machining (3+ years required)
- 3D CAD and advanced surfacing (Siemens NX preferred)
- Design-for-manufacturability (DFM) analysis
- Injection molding and die-casting processes
- Manufacturing process scaling and high-volume transition
- Project scheduling and capacity planning
- Cost estimation and optimization
- Cross-functional team collaboration
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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.
- Website
- spacex.com
Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience transitioning a product from design through manufacturing scale-up—what were the biggest challenges?
- How have you optimized CNC machining processes to reduce cycle time or manual intervention?