Sr. Process Engineer, Mold Flow

SpaceX-posted about 1 year ago
$125,000 - $175,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Bastrop, TX
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As a Sr. Process Engineer at SpaceX, you will be integral to optimizing manufacturing processes for Starlink consumer hardware. Your role will encompass enhancing mold performance, streamlining production processes, and minimizing material waste from the design phase through tooling qualification. Your expertise will directly contribute to the growth and success of the Starlink program, which aims to provide global broadband service.

  • Inform engineering teams by offering expertise in plastic molding to enhance manufacturability and mold performance.
  • Collaborate with engineers on Design for Manufacturability (DFM) to address potential manufacturability challenges before tooling.
  • Work with engineers to fine-tune tooling strategies, including runner, gate, and cooling designs for efficiency and accuracy.
  • Optimize molding processes to reduce cycle times, improve efficiency, and minimize defects.
  • Utilize advanced molding simulation tools to boost production operations and reduce material waste, ensuring quality standards are met.
  • Analyze data from simulations to improve and refine molding processes for a streamlined production cycle.
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, materials engineering, or other engineering discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience running Moldflow software simulations.
  • 3+ years of experience working with injection molding machines, operations, setup, and processing of molds and auxiliary equipment.
  • Excellent knowledge of engineering thermoplastic resins, processing, tooling, and troubleshooting.
  • Familiarity with analysis tools and methods to solve technical problems (e.g. 3D modeling, mold filling analysis, finite element analysis).
  • Understanding of DFM with the ability to provide early design feedback.
  • Ability to work with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret Flow, Pack, Cool, and Warp simulations to diagnose issues and optimize design, material use, and cycle times.
  • Experience in molding simulation with expertise in tools such as Moldflow, Moldex3D, or similar software.
  • Understanding of injection molding processes, tooling design, and mold performance for high-volume production of consumer hardware.
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Short and long-term disability insurance.
  • Life insurance.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Various discounts and perks.
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation.
  • 10 or more paid holidays per year.
  • 5 days of sick leave per year.
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives, including company stock and stock options.
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