Manufacturing Engineer (Starship Machining Operations)
Core
Design and own factory layouts, lead installation/commissioning of automated CNC machining cells, and drive process improvements for Starship/Super Heavy components.
Role type
Senior IC manufacturing/operations engineer (factory build & expansion)
Builds
Automated CNC machining cells, production work centers, and factory infrastructure for Starship/Super Heavy
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing (Starship/Super Heavy)
Required skills
factory layout design, CNC machine installation, vendor negotiation, project management, capacity modeling, process mapping, industrial facilities knowledge (HVAC, gases, electrical), data analysis (Excel, SQL, Python/R), lean/six sigma
Preferred skills
developmental manufacturing environment experience, complex machinery commissioning, cross-functional team collaboration
Technologies
CNC machines, automated material feed systems, automated part catch systems, Excel, SQL, Python, R
Responsibilities
Design factory and production area layouts, lead installation and commissioning of new automated CNC machining cells, conduct job walks with vendors, execute complex projects efficiently, develop tools to analyze delivery/capacity/cost problems, drive safety adherence
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC