Manufacturing Engineer - Tool & Die Machining

SpaceX; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in the United States is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer, Tool & Die Machining (Starlink) to lead the development and qualification of tooling for plastic injection molds and high‑pressure die cast tools. You will work with design, upstream production, and suppliers to optimize tooling solutions for rapid, repeatable production.

The role requires hands‑on CNC experience, strong 3D CAD skills, and a track record of moving designs to high‑volume manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (mechanical, manufacturing, materials)
• 3+ years of experience with CNC machining
• Strong 3D CAD skills including large assemblies
• Experience transitioning products from design to manufacturing for high-volume production

Responsibilities

• Develop in-house machining capability for tool & die team and deliver high-quality parts
• Analyze parts and assemblies for DFM to optimize manufacturability
• Collaborate with design engineering, upstream production, and suppliers
• Coordinate between manufacturing, design, machinists, technicians and quality personnel
• Implement machining process controls for lights-out production
• Identify, procure, and install machine shop equipment and maintain/calibrate it
• Support cost optimization and reductions related to tooling and processes
• Develop and manage schedules and project plans for development segments

Skills

CNC machining

3D CAD

Siemens NX

Product transition to manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

SpaceX in the United States is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer, Tool & Die Machining (Starlink) to lead the development and qualification of tooling for plastic injection molds and high‑pressure die cast tools. You will work with design, upstream production, and suppliers to optimize tooling solutions for rapid, repeatable production.

The role requires hands‑on CNC experience, strong 3D CAD skills, and a track record of moving designs to high‑volume manufacturing.