SpaceX 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 SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. MANUFACTURING ENGINEER – AVIONICS SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop the supply chain infrastructure for a highly complex orbital optics assembly to be built in high volumes
• Leverage high volume industry (e.g. automotive, consumer) quality and production system culture to reduce cost, raise production rates and improve yields
• Create statements of work and project plans to enable external development of production solutions
• Create Return of Investment (ROI) analyses to support capital investment projects at vendor sites
• Drive vendor production efficiency improvements, including robotics and automation, to reduce labor, component cost and maximize quality
• Support internal integration processes with troubleshooting and nonconformance resolution
• Perform structured root cause analysis of in-process failures

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of science in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or other production related positions
• Minimum of 1 year of working experience in process qualification using industry standard methodologies such as IQ/OQ/PQ

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years of software development experience in a manufacturing environment
• Professional experience with 3D CAD software
• NX/Unigraphics CAD experience
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Working proficiency with DFMEA and PFMEA methodology and implementation
• Experience with microelectronics manufacturing processes
• Six Sigma Belt certification
• Ability to create and deliver presentations for IQ/OQ/PQ, PDR/CDR, and government customers
• Ability to identify and analyze production process improvements for rate and quality
• Hands-on engineer with a passion for continuous improvement and building the best hardware
• Demonstrated capability solving complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team
• Working experience with industrial automation design and implementation
• Experience in a fast-paced, iterative design environments within the consumer electronics, mobile handset, medical devices, aerospace, marine or automotive industries
• Working experience in an ISO9001, AS9100 or equivalent quality system

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Must be willing to travel up to 50% of the time

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX 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 SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.