Manufacturing Specialist (TPAs and Injectors) - C Shift

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

At a leading aerospace company, the Manufacturing Specialist plays a vital role in the production of propulsion components. Responsibilities include supporting manufacturing processes, resolving issues, and contributing to process improvements. Ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background and a commitment to quality and safety in aerospace production settings.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Short and long-term disability insurance

Paid parental leave

3 weeks of paid vacation

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; or high school diploma with experience.
• Experience with mechanical assembly and aerospace production is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day production of Merlin Turbopump Assemblies.
• Collaborate with engineers, and troubleshoot manufacturing challenges.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, math or science

High school diploma or equivalency with 2+ years experience

Tools

CAD

Excel

Job description

Manufacturing Specialist (TPAs and Injectors) - C Shift

Hawthorne, CA

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

MANUFACTURING SPECIALIST (TPAS & INJECTORS) - C SHIFT

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support day-to-day production of the Merlin Turbopump Assemblies (TPAs) and Main Injector, which include manufacturing processes such as electron beam welding, non-destructive testing, pressure testing, industrial automation, heat treat, precision measurement and stack up, advance mechanical assembly, precision balancing and other specialized operations
• Resolve product non-conformances, and collaborate with the quality team to investigate root cause and implement corrective actions
• Manage work orders, and implement process improvements to maximize safety and hardware reliability; minimize production waste and cost
• Collaborate with other engineers, subject matter experts, supply chain, and technicians to solve small to large-scale production challenges
• Communicate on a daily basis with supporting departments such as production, machining, maintenance, quality, and design engineering to ensure that product is delivered on time and at rate
• Develop, qualify, and refine manufacturing processes to meet all design and business requirements including safety, quality, efficiency and delivery
• Provide subject matter expertise on multiple manufacturing processes and products, including peer mentoring and development of teammates
• Identify and support the execution of design-for-manufacturability improvements which have system-wide improvements to the department
• Drive and support initiatives to improve existing manufacturing processes and new product introduction for design and manufacturing changes

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering, math or science discipline; OR high school diploma or equivalency certificate and 2+ years of professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with the design, build, assembly, or integration of mechanical assemblies
• Experience with aerospace welding systems (e.g. electron beam, TIG, friction stir)
• Experience with non-destructive testing/non-destructive evaluation (e.g. fluorescent penetrant inspection, radiography, etc.)
• Experience with debugging industrial equipment and high-pressure test carts
• Experience writing work instructions and procedures for critical aerospace parts
• Knowledge of metallic manufacturing techniques, processes, and equipment related to welding, metal forming, machining, bonding and/or automation
• Demonstrated experience with CAD (NX & Teamcenter) and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) experience
• Data analysis skills in Excel, SQL, or Power BI
• Pareto analysis, root cause analysis, and corrective action experience
• Capable of solving complex manufacturing problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and ability to succinctly present recommendations to stakeholders, the customer, and management

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available to work C shift:
  • Wednesday – Saturday, 6:00AM – 6:00PM
• Willing to work overtime and/or weekends as business needs dictate
• This role will require you to work with technicians and require some hands-on work. Standing for long periods of time, grasping, bending and lifting up to 25 lbs. unassisted may be required

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

Manufacturing Specialist/Level 1: $30.00 - $38.00/hour
Manufacturing Specialist/Level 2: $34.00 - $43.00/hour
Manufacturing Specialist/Level 3: $38.00 - $48.00/hour

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.

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