The opportunity
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.
What you'll do
Develop machining capability in-house for the tool & die team and deliver: high-quality precision piece parts required to build internal tooling
Analyze piece parts and assemblies for DFM to ensure that the parts are: optimized for manufacturing and assembly
Create collaborative business plans with design engineering, upstream: production, and support teams and develop and maintain positive supplier/customer relationships
Work between manufacturing and design engineers, machinists, technicians, and: quality personnel to ensure processes are robust and any production problems are quickly solved
Implement machining process controls that allow parts to run ‘lights out’.: Leverage latest technologies and programming strategies to reduce in-cycle intervention
Identify, recommend, procure, and install machine shop equipment as well as: ensure all equipment is thoroughly maintained and calibrated
What they're looking for
- Responsible for cost optimization and cost reduction initiatives associated with fabrication and processes
- Continually develop and manage engineering capacity, schedules, and project: plans in order to support production manifest as well as a diverse and variable R&D demand
- Research and identify new materials, manufacturing technologies and finishing options
- Inform estimations of prototype and production manufacturing costs: tooling, secondary assembly, secondary finishing and piece part
