MANUFACTURING ENGINEER (AVIONICS HARNESSING/SOLAR)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform a hands-on engineering and liaison role between the harness design team and production organization as SpaceX works to implement new designs into the manufacturing phase
• Become the first responder for production related non-conformances, drive to root cause and disposition according to manufacturing policies
• Update designs and processes when necessary in response to manufacturing issues, parts obsolescence, and system requirement changes
• Participate in design reviews acting as an expert in design for testability, design for manufacturability, yield improvements, supplier capabilities assessments, and quality control
• Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
• Prepare engineering documentation necessary for the transition from development to production including schematic diagrams, bills of materials, suitable alternate parts lists, mechanical drawings, assembly procedures, and test procedures
• Drive lean projects to improve the manufacturing process to eliminate waste, reduce cost, and improve yield

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, chemical, aeronautical, or systems engineering
• 1+ years of hands-on experience driving the design, development, or manufacturing of mechanical/electrical components or systems (internship and project team experience is applicable)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment working within a recognized quality system (e.g. AS9100, ISO9001)
• Experience with automotive, aerospace, or marine harnessing
• Demonstrated professional experience providing engineering and manufacturing support for the production of highly complex electronic products
• Experience transitioning products from design to manufacturing as part of a cross-functional team
• Experience using NX/Unigraphics software
• Experience interpreting and creating component and assembly drawings to ASME Y14.5 standards
• Experience designing tooling in a manufacturing environment
• Six Sigma Belt
• Passion for advancing the commercial space industry and human spaceflight
• Programming experience in Python, SQL, and web languages
• Experience in fast-paced iterative design environments within the consumer electronics, mobile handset, medical devices, aerospace, marine, or automotive industries
• Capable of solving complex manufacturing problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of ERP systems, work order creation/management, and BOM structures

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:    

Manufacturing Engineer/Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year    
Manufacturing Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year        

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.