Manufacturing Engineer: Space-Tech Production & Automation

SpaceX

Lockhart (TX)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (Starlink) to design and implement electro-mechanical assembly and test processes for a high-volume production environment. You will work closely with the mechanical design team to drive manufacturability, lead prototype builds, and ensure production lines meet throughput, cost, and quality targets.

This role requires collaboration across internal teams and external vendors to scale from concept to full-scale production.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
1+ years in a manufacturing environment or equivalent in projects or coursework.

Responsibilities

Design and implement electro-mechanical assembly and test processes; ensure quality and throughput.
Collaborate with mechanical design to enable manufacturability and cost targets.
Lead prototype builds to meet milestones for production development.
Ensure manufacturing systems meet high-volume, cost, and quality goals.
Lead facilities planning, floor layout, headcount, and material flow.
Identify tooling/hardware needs and integrate into production.
Identify automation opportunities and assess ROI for implementations.
Coordinate with internal teams or vendors to deploy solutions on the line.