Manufacturing Engineer (Avionics Harnessing)

SpaceX • Hawthorne, CA • 13h ago

Hawthorne, CA

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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 HARNESSING)

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. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

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 ITARhere (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc\kb\article\page&sys\id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .

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 reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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