Senior Mechanical Engineer, Insource Manufacturing

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer for Insource Manufacturing (Starlink) to own critical equipment from concept to high-volume production. You will drive system-level optimization, perform FMEA and reliability work, and design automation, end effectors, and material handling solutions.

Travel to sites may be required. The role emphasizes embedding robust design with manufacturability, OEE improvement, and collaboration across design, manufacturing, and testing teams to scale Starlink

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, materials, or related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of professional experience in mechanical design, analysis, testing, or manufacturing.
• 3+ years of experience with CAD and FEA software packages.
• Master’s degree or PhD in an engineering discipline is preferred.
• Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing subsystems and equipment from conceptual design through fabrication, commissioning, and high-volume production ramp
• Develop design criteria, collaborate on requirements with cross-functional teams, and drive system-level optimization
• Perform failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), reliability modeling, and stress testing to predict and mitigate potential failures and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
• Design and develop production equipment including structures, mechanisms, robot end effectors, automation systems, and material handling solutions
• Uptime Optimization: Monitor and track equipment performance metrics using data analytics; identify bottlenecks and downtime causes, then implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to maximize operational availability
• Evaluate and select equipment suppliers and vendors based on reliability, performance, and business needs; oversee installation, commissioning, and ongoing performance of both internally designed and vendor-supplied equipment
• Demonstrate extreme ownership of projects through their entire lifecycle while balancing multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborate closely with design, manufacturing, and test teams to develop products and production processes in parallel
• Solve complex, open-ended problems with an emphasis on speed of execution, efficiency, and scalability

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

CAD

FMEA

Reliability modeling

Data analytics

Education

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

Master’s degree or PhD in engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

FEA software

CNC machining

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer for Insource Manufacturing (Starlink) to own critical equipment from concept to high-volume production. You will drive system-level optimization, perform FMEA and reliability work, and design automation, end effectors, and material handling solutions.

Travel to sites may be required. The role emphasizes embedding robust design with manufacturability, OEE improvement, and collaboration across design, manufacturing, and testing teams to scale Starlink