Manufacturing Engineer – Tooling & Precision Mfg

Spacex; Bastrop, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX Bastrop, TX is seeking an experienced Materials Engineer to manage a technical project for developing and qualifying tooling, equipment and processes to produce plastic molds and high-pressure die-cast tools. The role calls for evaluating traditional vs.

emerging technologies and applying a disciplined approach to select optimal solutions. Responsibilities include building in-house machining capabilities, performing DFM analyses, collaborating with design and production teams, and driving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, materials engineering or similar.
• 3+ years of experience with CNC machining.
• Experience transitioning products from design to manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop in-house machining capability for tools and die team.
• Analyze parts for DFM to optimize manufacturability.
• Collaborate with design, upstream production and suppliers.
• Maintain robust processes across manufacturing and design teams.
• Implement machining process controls and leverage new technologies.
• Identify and install machine shop equipment and maintain calibration.
• Support cost optimization for fabrication and processes.
• Manage project schedules and capacity to support production and R&D.

Skills

CNC machining

3D CAD

Siemens NX

Manufacturing process knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/manufacturing/materials engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

SpaceX Bastrop, TX is seeking an experienced Materials Engineer to manage a technical project for developing and qualifying tooling, equipment and processes to produce plastic molds and high-pressure die-cast tools. The role calls for evaluating traditional vs.

emerging technologies and applying a disciplined approach to select optimal solutions. Responsibilities include building in-house machining capabilities, performing DFM analyses, collaborating with design and production teams, and driving