Sr. Tooling Designer, Injection Molding

SpaceX • Bastrop, TX

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About The Position

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Tooling Designer to support Starlink product components as part of its materials engineering team. The role provides expertise in developing processes for producing plastic injection molds and works alongside mechanical and process engineers to develop manufacturing methods, commission equipment, and qualify production processes. The designer will develop and support in-house molds and components, as well as external tooling.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional experience as a designer.
• At least 3 years of feasibility and mold flow analysis experience.
• Experience with Siemens NX.
• Experience designing injection molds.
• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Must be willing to travel up to 25% to external suppliers and other SpaceX facilities.
• Must meet the stated U.S. government export-regulation eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive knowledge of standard mold components.
• Experience with hot runner systems.
• Knowledge of mold flow analysis.
• Experience with multi-shot, compression, and other tooling.
• Knowledge of drafting practices and principles.
• Understanding of strength of materials, automation, part assembly, and process control techniques.

Responsibilities

• Own parting line development and surfacing of in-house molds and components.
• Conduct design for manufacturability (DFM) studies on plastic injection molded components.
• Own and manage feasibility and surfacing of critical mold components.
• Interpret mold filling simulations and cooling analyses to inform feasibility and tool design.
• Design tools for in-house manufacture.
• Support external tool designs and attend mold trials at vendor shops.
• Ensure designs are safe, effective, and manufacturable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed