Mechanical Engineer, Printer Design & Manufacturing (Raptor)

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As part of the Raptor 3D printer team, you will play a direct role in developing and scaling the printer and its production line. In this hands-on position, you will train technicians, create production plans and work instructions, collaborate with design and supply chain engineering, and design printer hardware, tooling, and shop aids. Working directly on the production floor, you will drive the rapid iteration and successful ramp of the Raptor 3D printer program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or STEM discipline
1+ years of experience in the design and/or commissioning of mechanical engineering projects (student project team and internship experience qualifies)
Experience with CAD and FEA software packages

Nice To Haves

Experience with Verisurf or other model-based metrology software
Experience analyzing data and generating data reports
Experience with CAD software design package (e.g. NX, CATIA, or ProE) and PLM/PDM software (e.g. Teamcenter)
Experience performing structural analysis in FEMAP, NASTRAN, ANSYS or NX Advance Simulation
Process integration and electromechanical/mechatronic systems experience
Prior experience applying common manufacturing processes (such as welding, machining, assembly, laser tracking, and inspection)
Experience with custom machine design; electromechanical systems, motors, actuators, linear rails, bearings, lifting/rigging, etc.
Experience with manufacturing process development, facility/line layouts and common inspection methods
Experience with production tooling or product design in either prototype or high-volume environments
Strong understanding and application of drafting standards and GD&T (ASME Y14.5) in creating drawings
Ability to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers

Responsibilities

Solve complex, open-ended problems with an emphasis on speed of execution and efficiency
Refine the production system to create high-rate, high-yield, and reliable processes
Develop training programs to teach engineers and technicians on laser tracking equipment and software
Use in-depth familiarity of GD&T to interpret blueprints at all assembly levels
Effectively communicate with fabricators, machinists, assemblers, engineers, and other parties as required
Own the design, development, and implementation of custom production equipment for the Raptor 3D printer
Balance simultaneous projects of varying scope and complexity in a fast-paced environment