Senior Machining Engineer, Starship - Stock Options

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Hawthorne is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer to lead the development of machining capabilities for Starship components. This role involves conducting Design for Manufacturability analyses and overseeing quality investigations. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's in engineering or physics, have over 5 years of machining experience, and leadership experience is preferred. The company offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including stock options, medical coverage, and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of machining experience required.
• Experience transitioning products from R&D to production essential.
• Must be available for long hours and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of machining capabilities for Starship components.
• Conduct Design for Manufacturability (DFM) analyses.
• Oversee quality issue investigations and resolutions.

Skills

Machining experience

CNC programming

Leadership in manufacturing

GD&T proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics

Master's degree or PhD preferred

Tools

CNC machines

Conventional lathe and mill machines

Job description

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Hawthorne is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer to lead the development of machining capabilities for Starship components. This role involves conducting Design for Manufacturability analyses and overseeing quality investigations. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's in engineering or physics, have over 5 years of machining experience, and leadership experience is preferred. The company offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including stock options, medical coverage, and paid vacation.