Build Reliability Engineer (Starship)
Core
Develop global manufacturing procedures and maximize quality for Starship vehicle production through efficient production and build-induced risk management.
Role type
Senior IC manufacturing reliability engineer
Builds
Starship vehicles
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
fabrication methods, work instructions, tooling design, inspection procedures, data gathering/visualization, manufacturing process improvement, non-conformance containment, DFM optimization, build quality reviews
Preferred skills
structure/avionics/valve/fluid system/actuator/thermal protection system integration, mechanical tooling design, 3D CAD (NX/SolidWorks/CATIA), welding techniques (MIG/TIG/laser/stud/spot/robot), NDT processes (visual/penetrant/x-ray/EMAT), SQL, Power BI, metallic manufacturing (machining/bending/forming/casting/additive/fastening/drilling/bonding)
Technologies
NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, SQL, Power BI
Responsibilities
Develop manufacturing, integration, assembly, welding, NDE, cleanliness, and checkout processes from the ground up; Design and implement tooling for work access, testing, fixturing, lifting, and rigging; Define and document inspection requirements and procedures; Create training for production and inspection processes; Author planning, test plans, and training to execute processes and collect data; Contain non-conforming hardware and manage fleet risk; Work with design teams to improve DFM and requirement fulfillment; Modify requirements and manufacturing processes where design intent and production rate are incompatible; Conduct build quality reviews to identify repeat and high impact issues and drive corrective action
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC