Manufacturing Engineer (Composites Assembly & Integration)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Manufacturing Engineer specializing in composites assembly and integration. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance production processes and ensure the efficient assembly of flight-qualified composite structures. You will drive innovation during product development, tackle complex manufacturing challenges, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your expertise will directly impact the aerospace industry. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this position is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Long-term incentives

Various discounts and perks

Qualifications

• 1+ years of hands-on composites experience is required.
• 3+ years of professional composites or final integration experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to build parts on schedule and resolve manufacturing defects.
• Develop production processes and facilitate flight-qualified composites structures.

Skills

Composites Manufacturing

Root Cause Investigation

Lean Manufacturing Principles

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

NX/Unigraphics

Teamcenter CAD

Job description

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER (COMPOSITES ASSEMBLY & INTEGRATION)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (design, build, and reliability engineers) and operations to efficiently build parts on schedule
• Develop and revise production processes, procedures, equipment, tooling, and layout
• Drive design for manufacturing and assembly during new product development and improvement cycles
• Facilitate production of flight-qualified composites structures at increasing production rate while reducing cost
• Resolve complex manufacturing defects through root cause investigation and validation testing.
• Support design for manufacturing and assembly during new product development and improvement cycles

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• 1+ years of hands-on composites experience (internship and project team experience is applicable)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years of professional composites or final integration experience
• Experience with avionics or pneumatic systems on large aerospace structures
• Hands-on advanced composites manufacturing experience including "out of autoclave" prepreg systems
• Experience with NX/Unigraphics and Teamcenter CAD and PDM systems for component and tooling design
• Expertise transitioning products from prototype manufacturing through volume production
• Experience with rapidly introducing process improvement and lean manufacturing principles Validation testing experience for composite structures

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Position may require extended work hours and weekend work
• Position may require standing, bending, stooping and working directly with hardware on the floor for up extended periods of time
• This position is based in Hawthorne, CA and requires being onsite - remote work not considered

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 the following considerations: 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 & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.