Manufacturing Engineer, Tool & Die Machining
Core
Manage technical projects for developing and qualifying equipment, tooling, and manufacturing processes to produce plastic injection molds and high-pressure die cast tools for Starlink satellites.
Role type
Manufacturing Engineer (Tool & Die Machining)
Builds
Internal tooling, plastic injection molds, and high-pressure die cast tools for Starlink satellite production
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing, tooling, and die casting
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
CNC machining, DFM analysis, injection molding, die casting, stamping, assembly, box build, cost optimization, project planning, machine shop equipment management, 3D CAD, Siemens NX
Preferred skills
Master's or PhD in engineering, advanced surfacing in 3D CAD, transitioning products from design to manufacturing, scaling to high volume
Technologies
Siemens NX, CNC machines, injection molding machines, die casting equipment
Responsibilities
Develop in-house machining capability for precision tooling parts, analyze assemblies for DFM, create business plans with design and production teams, implement machining process controls for lights-out operation, identify and install machine shop equipment, manage engineering capacity and project schedules, research new materials and manufacturing technologies, estimate prototype and production costs
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC