Mechanical Engineer, Printer Design & Manufacturing (Raptor)
SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA
•$100,000 - $140,000•Onsite
About The Position
As part of the Raptor 3D printer team, you will play 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
Benefits
- Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
- Potential discretionary bonuses
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Various other discounts and perks
- 3 weeks of paid vacation
- 10 or more paid holidays per year
- Paid sick leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
