Sr. Operations Engineer (Starship Machining)
Core
Design factory layouts, install and commission automated CNC machining cells, and drive production improvements for Starship/Super Heavy components.
Role type
Senior Operations Engineer (Manufacturing)
Builds
Automated CNC machining cells and production work centers for Starship/Super Heavy
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Heavy machinery
Deliverable
production features
Required skills
Factory layout design, CNC machine installation, vendor negotiation, project management, process mapping, capacity modeling, safety compliance, data analysis (Excel/SQL/Python/R), lean manufacturing
Preferred skills
Industrial facility experience (HVAC, electrical, structural), Six Sigma, cross-functional collaboration
Responsibilities
Design factory and production area layouts, lead installation and commissioning of automated CNC cells, conduct job walks and negotiate with vendors, execute complex projects, develop tools to analyze delivery and cost, drive safety adherence
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC