Mechanical Engineer, Starship Production Operations

SpaceX; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Starbase, TX is hiring a Mechanical Engineer for Production Operations to lead optimization of production processes and capital equipment upgrades for Starship.

You will analyze workflows, drive throughput, shorten cycle times, reduce waste, and collaborate with Production, Engineering, Test, Materials, Quality, and Supply Chain to hit aggressive milestones while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, industrial, or other engineering discipline.
• 1+ years of professional experience in production engineering, manufacturing, or industrial project management.

Responsibilities

• Identify and upgrade capital equipment and layouts to meet production demand.
• Increase throughput, reduce build hours, and cut waste in complex processes.
• Act as SME in Starship production processes and data gathering.
• Develop production strategies to mitigate risks and improve output.
• Define site design plans for line layouts, capacity, material flow, and facilities.
• Train technicians and leaders on best-in-class operations practices.

Skills

CAD & engineering tools

Lean & Six Sigma

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, industrial, or related engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Revit

SQL

Python

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

SpaceX in Starbase, TX is hiring a Mechanical Engineer for Production Operations to lead optimization of production processes and capital equipment upgrades for Starship.

You will analyze workflows, drive throughput, shorten cycle times, reduce waste, and collaborate with Production, Engineering, Test, Materials, Quality, and Supply Chain to hit aggressive milestones while upholding safety and quality standards.