Factory Design Engineer, Starship Components Ops

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for Starship Components Operations. The role involves designing factory layouts, managing production processes, and implementing system improvements. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in physics or engineering, and at least 1 year of relevant experience. Competitive annual salary ranges from $100,000 to $135,000 depending on level. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and retirement plans, plus potential bonuses and stock options.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of mechanical design/hands-on manufacturing experience (internships and project teams qualify).
• Experience in a developmental manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work across teams for best solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and own factory and production area layouts.
• Conduct job walks with vendors and negotiate prices.
• Develop tools to analyze production problems.
• Lead by example to complete projects rapidly.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project management

Process engineering

Analytical skills (Excel, SQL, Python/R)

Lean and Six Sigma principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physics or engineering

Job description

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for Starship Components Operations. The role involves designing factory layouts, managing production processes, and implementing system improvements. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in physics or engineering, and at least 1 year of relevant experience. Competitive annual salary ranges from $100,000 to $135,000 depending on level. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and retirement plans, plus potential bonuses and stock options.