Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Machining (Starship)
Core
Lead the development and expansion of in-house machining capabilities for SpaceX Starship components, ensuring delivery of high-precision, mission-critical piece parts to factory assembly lines.
Role type
Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Machining)
Builds
High-precision piece parts for Starship vehicles and next-generation space hardware
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Precision machining
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Design for Manufacturability (DFM) analysis, root-cause analysis of quality issues, capital expenditure strategy, CNC programming (lathes and mills), GD&T, precision metrology (photogrammetry, CMMs, 3D imaging), equipment procurement and maintenance, production layout design, cost optimization
Preferred skills
Master's degree or PhD in engineering, leadership in manufacturing environments, experience with state-of-the-art machining equipment, advanced machining processes
Technologies
CNC machines, conventional lathes, conventional mills, CMMs, photogrammetry systems, 3D imaging systems
Responsibilities
Lead development of in-house machining capabilities, conduct DFM analyses, oversee quality issue resolution and root-cause analysis, direct capital expenditure and staffing strategy, innovate fabrication methodologies, collaborate cross-functionally with design and testing teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities