Manufacturing Engineer (Falcon & Dragon)
Core
Develop novel manufacturing solutions for launch vehicles and spacecraft, serving the relationship between development and production teams to enable human life on Mars.
Role type
Manufacturing Engineer (Falcon & Dragon)
Builds
Falcon and Dragon launch vehicles and spacecraft
Domain
Aerospace / Space Technology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
manufacturing process development, structural assembly, propulsion assembly, integration, design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA), capital equipment planning, floor layout design, capacity modeling, root cause analysis, work instruction writing
Preferred skills
Master's degree in engineering, experience with large mechanical assemblies, knowledge of metallic manufacturing (welding, metal forming, fastening, drilling, bonding, automation), 3D CAD design, transition from R&D to high-volume manufacturing
Technologies
3D CAD software
Responsibilities
Responsible for the build and inspection process for the structural assembly, propulsion assembly, and integration of the Falcon & Dragon vehicles; Develop, qualify, and refine manufacturing processes to meet all design and business requirements; Collaborate with other engineers, subject matter experts, and technicians to solve large-scale production challenges; Work with design engineers to evaluate designs for manufacturability and implementation in a rapidly evolving production environment; Resolve product non-conformances and collaborate with the quality team to implement root cause corrective actions; Identify, plan, and execute capital equipment, machine, and layout upgrades to meet volume production demand; Develop and refine floor layouts, capacity models, and product flow analysis to ensure on-time vehicle delivery to manifest
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC