Mechanical Engineer, High-Volume Manufacturing & Automation

United States Digital Space LLC; Lockhart (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC seeks a Mechanical Engineer for Insource Manufacturing (Starlink). You will own manufacturing subsystems from concept to high-volume production, driving design criteria, cross-functional collaboration, and system-wide optimization.

The role emphasizes robust mechanical and automation systems, FMEA, and reliability modeling. You will design production equipment, oversee vendors, and ensure high availability through preventive/predictive maintenance, while balancing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, materials, or other engineering discipline.
• 1+ years of experience with mechanical design, analysis, testing, or manufacturing (internship experience is applicable)
• 1+ years of experience with CAD and FEA software packages.
• Experience with custom machine design including electromechanical systems, end-of-arm tooling, motors, actuators, linear rails, bearings, and lifting/rigging.
• Proficient in 3D CAD (Siemens NX preferred) and Teamcenter.
• Solid understanding of GD&T, mechanical engineering fundamentals, structural analysis, and failure modes of complex mechanical systems.
• Prior ownership of a complex component or assembly from initial design through production ramp.
• Experience applying common manufacturing processes (welding, machining, assembly, inspection) and designing for manufacturability.
• Hands-on experience with mills, lathes, manual and CNC machines.
• Experience with FEA, structural hand calculations, and sizing of mechanical components.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing subsystems and equipment from conceptual design through fabrication, commissioning, and high-volume production ramp.
• Develop design criteria, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive system-level optimization.
• Perform FMEA, reliability modeling, and stress testing to predict and mitigate failures and improve OEE.
• Design and develop production equipment including structures, mechanisms, robot end effectors, automation systems, and material handling solutions.
• Uptime optimization: monitor equipment performance metrics using data analytics; identify bottlenecks and downtime causes, implement maintenance strategies.
• Evaluate and select equipment suppliers; oversee installation, commissioning, and ongoing performance of equipment.
• Demonstrate ownership of projects through their lifecycle while balancing multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and test teams to develop products and production processes in parallel.
• Solve complex, open-ended problems with speed, efficiency, and scalability.

Skills

Mechanical design

FMEA

GD&T

Data analytics

Machining

CNC

Programming logic for tooling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, materials, or other engineering discipline

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

CAD

FEA software

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC seeks a Mechanical Engineer for Insource Manufacturing (Starlink). You will own manufacturing subsystems from concept to high-volume production, driving design criteria, cross-functional collaboration, and system-wide optimization.

The role emphasizes robust mechanical and automation systems, FMEA, and reliability modeling. You will design production equipment, oversee vendors, and ensure high availability through preventive/predictive maintenance, while balancing