Starlink Specialist, Tool and Die Machining

SpaceX; Lockhart (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Starlink Specialist in Tool and Die Manufacturing to help establish new manufacturing and test processes for dies used in injection molding, high pressure diecasting, and stamping. You will contribute to in-house high-volume production of user terminal components in a fast-paced environment.

You will execute new product builds, triage non-conforming parts, develop manufacturing standards, and work with CAD drawings to ensure quality and reliability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 3+ years of professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment; OR bachelor's degree in an engineering, math or science discipline.
• 2+ years of developing raw material flow through a machine shop.
• 2+ years experience with a CAD program such as NX or Solidworks.
• 2+ years experience with CNCs, EDMs, welding, and other manufacturing processes common in the Tool and Die industry.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills.
• Excellent computer skills (email, Microsoft Windows, Excel)

Responsibilities

• Execute new product builds from raw material across all CNC work and tool assembly.
• Triage non-conforming machined components and implement resolution and preventative actions.
• Develop manufacturing standards that lead to increased consistency and reliability of the shop.
• Work with the team to help developing in-house machining maintenance processes.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities for yield, rate, and cost.
• Use CAD and part drawings to implement work instructions and validate part quality.
• Work with complex, tight tolerance parts and various materials.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Process improvement

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Bachelor's degree in engineering, math or science

Tools

NX

Solidworks

CNCs

EDMs

Welding

Job description

the company was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

STARLINK SPECIALIST,TOOLAND DIE MANUFACTURING

One of the most ambitious missions that the company has undertaken to date, the Starlink satellite constellation, is our solution to providing reliable internet to the entire world. We are looking for talented manufacturing specialists to helpestablishnew manufacturing and test processestosupportTool and Die. This departmentis responsible forproducing dies (also known as tools or molds) used inprocesses such asinjection molding, high pressurediecasting, and stamping. These dies are the building blocks that enablein-househigh volumeproduction for user terminalcomponents.

The success of Starlink depends on the quality, reliability, cost, manufacturability,andthroughputof the products that you deliver. This role will be an ideal next career step if you seek a fast-paced/dynamic environment, thrive on solving difficult problems where resolutions have high impact, and love the challenge of building something from scratch.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help execute new product builds from raw material across all CNC workand tool assembly
• Triage non-conforming machined components and help implement resolution and preventative actions
• Develop manufacturing standardsthat lead to increased consistency and reliability of the shop
• Work with the team to help developing in-house machining maintenance processes
• Identifycontinuous improvement opportunities for yield,rate, and cost
• Use CAD and part drawings to implement work instructions andvalidatepart quality
• Work with complex, tight tolerance parts and various materials

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years ofprofessionalexperiencein a hands-onmanufacturing environment; OR bachelor's degree in an engineering,mathor science discipline

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years of developing raw material flow through a machine shop
• 2+ years experience with a CAD program such as NX or Solidworks
• 2+ years experience with CNCs, EDMs, welding, and other manufacturing processes common in the Tool and Die industry
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills
• Excellent computer skills (email, Microsoft Windows, Excel)
• Ability to provide process and design improvement suggestions to engineering

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Standing forlong periodsof time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may berequiredto perform the functions of this position
• Able tolift upto 25lbs. unassisted
• Able to travel for business trips as needed (up to 30%)

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with the company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of the company’s Affi... or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out [e-mail].