Process Engineer (Starship)
Core
Develop global manufacturing procedures for Starship build reliability, focusing on fabrication methods, tooling design, and production improvement.
Role type
Senior IC process engineer (aerospace manufacturing)
Builds
Starship vehicles and their components
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing and heavy industry
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, materials engineering, manufacturing engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, engineering physics, fabrication methods, work instructions, tooling design, inspection procedures, data gathering, data visualization, welding techniques, NDE processes, metallic manufacturing techniques, machining, bending, forming, casting, additive manufacturing, fastening, drilling, bonding, SQL, Power BI, 3D CAD (NX, SolidWorks, CATIA)
Preferred skills
experience with build/assembly/integration of structures, avionics, valves, fluid system components, actuators, thermal protection systems, mechanical tooling design, DFM, collegiate/hobby design projects (Formula SAE, rocketry)
Technologies
NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, SQL, Power BI
Responsibilities
Develop manufacturing, integration, assembly, welding, NDE, cleanliness, and checkouts 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 in collaboration with quality, production, and design groups; Work closely with design teams to improve DFM and requirement fulfillment; Conduct build quality reviews to identify repeat and high impact issues.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC