Manufacturing Engineer (Avionics Harnessing/Solar)

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to bridge the gap between design and production. This role involves hands-on engineering, ensuring designs are implemented effectively while driving improvements in manufacturing processes. You'll work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to transition products from design to manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have a passion for advancing the commercial space industry and a strong foundation in engineering principles. Join a team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and making space exploration a reality.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation (3 weeks)

Paid holidays (10 or more)

Discretionary bonuses

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Short & long-term disability insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or systems engineering required.
• 1+ years of hands-on experience in design or manufacturing of components.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between harness design team and production organization.
• Drive lean projects to improve manufacturing processes.
• Prepare engineering documentation for production transition.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Python Programming

SQL

Design for Manufacturability

Quality Control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

NX/Unigraphics

ERP Systems

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer (Avionics Harnessing/Solar)

Hawthorne, CA

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.

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER (AVIONICS HARNESSING/SOLAR)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform a hands-on engineering and liaison role between the harness design team and production organization as SpaceX works to implement new designs into the manufacturing phase.
• Become the first responder for production related non-conformances, drive to root cause and disposition according to manufacturing policies.
• Update designs and processes when necessary in response to manufacturing issues, parts obsolescence, and system requirement changes.
• Participate in design reviews acting as an expert in design for testability, design for manufacturability, yield improvements, supplier capabilities assessments, and quality control.
• Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Prepare engineering documentation necessary for the transition from development to production including schematic diagrams, bills of materials, suitable alternate parts lists, mechanical drawings, assembly procedures, and test procedures.
• Drive lean projects to improve the manufacturing process to eliminate waste, reduce cost, and improve yield.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, chemical, aeronautical, or systems engineering.
• 1+ years of hands-on experience driving the design, development, or manufacturing of mechanical/electrical components or systems (internship and project team experience is applicable).

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment working within a recognized quality system (e.g. AS9100, ISO9001).
• Experience with automotive, aerospace, or marine harnessing.
• Demonstrated professional experience providing engineering and manufacturing support for the production of highly complex electronic products.
• Experience transitioning products from design to manufacturing as part of a cross-functional team.
• Experience using NX/Unigraphics software.
• Experience interpreting and creating component and assembly drawings to ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Experience designing tooling in a manufacturing environment.
• Passion for advancing the commercial space industry and human spaceflight.
• Programming experience in Python, SQL, and web languages.
• Experience in fast-paced iterative design environments within the consumer electronics, mobile handset, medical devices, aerospace, marine, or automotive industries.
• Capable of solving complex manufacturing problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, work order creation/management, and BOM structures.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

Manufacturing Engineer/Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year
Manufacturing Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.