Manufacturing Engineer (Composite Lamination)

SpaceX • Hawthorne, CA

11d • $95,000 - $130,000

About The Position

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. MANUFACTURING ENGINEER (COMPOSITE LAMINATION) RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop and implement best practices for composites lamination, including generating content with Fibersim, addressing problems associated with manufacturing defects, overseeing complex laminate repairs and introducing new technologies to improve parts processing Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (design, build, and reliability engineers) and operations to efficiently build parts on schedule Develop and revise production processes, procedures, equipment, tooling, and layout for Falcon and/or Dragon laminates Support and drive design for manufacturing and assembly during new product development and improvement cycles Facilitate production of flight-qualified-composite structures at an increasing production rate while reducing cost Resolve complex manufacturing defects and eliminate root cause

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• 1+ years of hands on experience driving the design or manufacturing of mechanical components or systems (internship and project team experience is applicable)

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on advanced composites manufacturing experience including “out of autoclave” prepreg systems
• Experience with NX/Unigraphics, Teamcenter CAD and PDM systems for component and tooling design
• Expertise transitioning products from prototype manufacturing through volume production
• Experience with rapidly introducing process improvements and lean manufacturing principles
• Validation testing experience for composite structures

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement best practices for composites lamination, including generating content with Fibersim, addressing problems associated with manufacturing defects, overseeing complex laminate repairs and introducing new technologies to improve parts processing
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (design, build, and reliability engineers) and operations to efficiently build parts on schedule
• Develop and revise production processes, procedures, equipment, tooling, and layout for Falcon and/or Dragon laminates
• Support and drive design for manufacturing and assembly during new product development and improvement cycles
• Facilitate production of flight-qualified-composite structures at an increasing production rate while reducing cost
• Resolve complex manufacturing defects and eliminate root cause

Benefits

• You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.
• You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level