Manufacturing Engineer - Precision Machining for Starship

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Hawthorne, California is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and optimize machining capabilities for the Starship program. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 1 year of machine shop experience. Responsibilities include analyzing designs for manufacturing feasibility, ensuring quality standards, and collaborating with production teams. Offered salary ranges from $95,000 - $115,000 annually, with extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or physics.
• 1+ years of machine shop experience.
• Master's degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop machining capability for SpaceX Starship components.
• Analyze piece parts for DFM and optimize for manufacturing.
• Review quality concerns from inspections.
• Manage cost optimization initiatives.

Skills

CNC programming

Machine setup and operation

Standard manufacturing processes

GD&T and inspection procedures

Precision metrology systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or physics

Master's degree

Tools

CNC machines

Lathe machines

Mill machines

Job description

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Hawthorne, California is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and optimize machining capabilities for the Starship program. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 1 year of machine shop experience. Responsibilities include analyzing designs for manufacturing feasibility, ensuring quality standards, and collaborating with production teams. Offered salary ranges from $95,000 - $115,000 annually, with extensive benefits.