Thermal Hardware Specialist, Casting & Leaching (Starship)
Core
Monitor and operate tile production, casting, and leaching operations to produce high-quality cast heatshield tiles for the Starship vehicle.
Role type
Thermal Hardware Specialist (Casting & Leaching)
Builds
Cast heatshield tiles for the Starship spacecraft
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Thermal protection systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
monitoring and operating casting/molding/leaching/chemical manufacturing systems, process controls, quality tools (MSA, SPC, root cause analysis), interpreting technical data, SQL, Microsoft Office
Preferred skills
technical certification in industrial operations, statistical process control, design of experiments, problem-solving approaches
Technologies
monitoring and control systems, SQL, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Lead training sessions for technicians on fiber delivery and casting operations, oversee fiber delivery system and casting processes, analyze system trends to propose inspections and tests, implement small-scale system improvements, maintain maintenance plans, own the spare parts plan, perform daily walk downs to identify gaps, ensure adherence to safety protocols, maintain accurate work order records, partner with process and design engineers
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC