Senior Injection Molding Engineer: High-Volume Automation

Latent AI; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer with expertise in plastic injection molding to optimize production for Starlink hardware. The role involves developing robust manufacturing processes and implementing high volume production strategies.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics, along with over 5 years of relevant experience. Strong capabilities in tooling design and automation are preferred. SpaceX offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience transitioning products from design to manufacturing.
• Ability to develop and maintain high performing suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Develop plastic injection molding processes for Starlink hardware.
• Implement high volume production processes.
• Drive design for test and manufacturing best practices.

Skills

Plastic injection molding

Manufacturing experience

Tooling design

Automation in production

Statistical process control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

ERP

MRP

MES systems

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer with expertise in plastic injection molding to optimize production for Starlink hardware. The role involves developing robust manufacturing processes and implementing high volume production strategies.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics, along with over 5 years of relevant experience. Strong capabilities in tooling design and automation are preferred. SpaceX offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for innovation.