Lead Plastic Injection Tooling Engineer

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP in Bastrop, TX is seeking a Tooling Engineer specializing in plastic injection molding. The ideal candidate will develop, qualify, and implement tooling technologies for high-volume manufacturing, collaborating with engineering teams for successful product launches.

The position requires a strong background in tooling design and manufacturing processes. Candidates should also possess excellent communication skills and be willing to travel occasionally. Join SpaceX in shaping the future of global internet connectivity.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in tooling development with suppliers.
• 5+ years of experience in direct hands-on injection mold design.
• Ability to perform DFM with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of new plastic injection tooling projects.
• Collaborate with teams on material selection and design feasibility.
• Inform estimations of prototype manufacturing costs.
• Approve prototype tool designs and tooling maintenance procedures.
• Track suppliers' weekly build progress and conduct final tool approval.

Skills

Injection mold design

Consumer electronics product development

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

3D CAD skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or materials engineering

10+ years of professional experience engineering injection mold tools

Tools

Siemens NX

Autodesk Moldflow

Job description

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP in Bastrop, TX is seeking a Tooling Engineer specializing in plastic injection molding. The ideal candidate will develop, qualify, and implement tooling technologies for high-volume manufacturing, collaborating with engineering teams for successful product launches.

The position requires a strong background in tooling design and manufacturing processes. Candidates should also possess excellent communication skills and be willing to travel occasionally. Join SpaceX in shaping the future of global internet connectivity.