Next-Gen Compute Systems — Manufacturing Engineer

InvestedintheMission; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for next-gen compute systems (Starlink). You will own end-to-end processes to turn cutting-edge designs into reliable, scalable hardware, and interact with senior leadership as you stand up a brand-new production capability from scratch.

The role demands building production systems from zero, a focus on manufacturability, and collaboration with mechanical design. On-site in Texas, with extended hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering; 1+ years in manufacturing environment or equivalent experience.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing and scaling production.
• Experience with design-to-manufacture transitions and cross-functional collaboration.
• Familiarity with machine vision/optical inspection and process qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement electro-mechanical assembly and test processes with rapid iteration.
• Collaborate with mechanical design and end users for manufacturability and test optimization.
• Develop and implement AOI for critical rack components.
• Lead development builds ensuring milestones for production ramp are met.
• Track manufacturing system metrics around rate, cost, and quality.
• Influence facilities development, floor layout, headcount, and material flow across ramps.
• Identify tooling needs and iterate production tooling; implement improvements.
• Identify automation opportunities and evaluate ROI for each.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

High-volume manufacturing

DOE & Gage R&R

Adaptive/iterative environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

NX

Teamcenter

ERP

MRP

MES

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for next-gen compute systems (Starlink). You will own end-to-end processes to turn cutting-edge designs into reliable, scalable hardware, and interact with senior leadership as you stand up a brand-new production capability from scratch.

The role demands building production systems from zero, a focus on manufacturability, and collaboration with mechanical design. On-site in Texas, with extended hours as needed.