Build Engineer (Super Heavy Booster)
Core
Developing manufacturing processes, tooling, and production systems for high-rate production of subassemblies for the world's most powerful rocket.
Role type
Build Engineer (Mechanical Manufacturing)
Builds
Subassemblies for the Super Heavy Booster rocket
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing, heavy mechanical systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
manufacturing process development, precision tooling design, automation and controls, DFMA, 3D CAD, metallic manufacturing techniques (welding, metal forming, fastening, drilling, bonding), transition from R&D to high-volume production, work instruction writing
Preferred skills
Master's degree in mechanical/manufacturing/aerospace/materials/industrial engineering, experience with large mechanical assemblies, experience transitioning complex products to high-volume manufacturing
Technologies
3D CAD software, robot automation systems, welding equipment, metal forming machinery
Responsibilities
Develop and perform acceptance testing of manufacturing processes and tools, design and implement precision tooling to eliminate assembly error, simplify/optimize/accelerate/automate hardware production, develop in-situ inspection techniques, manage transition of parts from development to high-rate production, resolve manufacturing discrepancies with quality team, partner with engineering teams to generate designs for current and next-generation vehicles
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC