Manufacturing Engineering Specialist (Starlink) - 2nd Shift

SpaceX
Bastrop, TX
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have hands-on manufacturing experience and a background in high-volume production.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with hands-on manufacturing experience and a background in high-volume commercial production
    — “high-volume commercial manufacturing environment”
  • Individuals who have supported product transitions from development to volume production
    — “transition of products from development to volume production”
  • Engineers with experience in troubleshooting automated equipment and implementing process improvements
    — “Troubleshoot automated equipment and recurring line issues, and implement fixes with engineering and maintenance”

Things to consider

  • Shift availability is limited to specific rotating schedules, which may not align with all candidates’ preferences.
    — “Must be available one or more of the following shifts”
  • The role requires physical stamina and the ability to perform manual labor tasks.
    — “Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with process validation and quality trend analysis using production data.
    — “Experience using production data or SPC to identify quality trends”
  • Emphasize your ability to train others and update work instructions effectively.
    — “Strong written and verbal communication, including updating work instructions and training others on the line”
  • Showcase your skills in electromechanical assembly and troubleshooting automated systems.
    — “Experience operating and troubleshooting automated production equipment”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Troubleshoot automated equipment and recurring line issues
  • Identify continuous improvement opportunities
  • Update work instructions and train teammates
Typical background
2+ years of professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment

Skills & requirements

Required

Manufacturing EngineeringProcess DevelopmentTroubleshootingContinuous ImprovementWork InstructionsMaintenance SchedulingOperator Safety

Preferred

High-volume ManufacturingMES SystemsERP Systems

Stack & domain

Manufacturing EngineeringAutomated EquipmentTroubleshootingProcess ValidationWork InstructionsTrainingProcess DevelopmentMaintenance SchedulesLayout5SMaterial FlowToolingOperator SafetyProblem SolvingCollaborationContinuous ImprovementProcess OptimizationTeamworkLeadershipManufacturingStarlinkProductionQuality Control

About the role

Original posting from SpaceX via Greenhouse

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 ENGINEERING SPECIALIST (STARLINK) - 2ND SHIFT

At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the world.

The success of Starlink depends on the quality, reliability, cost, manufacturability, throughput, and security of the products that you deliver. If you seek a fast-paced, dynamic environment; if you thrive on solving difficult problems where resolutions have high impact; and if you love the challenge of building something from scratch, then this role will be an ideal next career step. We are looking for talented manufacturing specialists to help establish new manufacturing and test processes and support full-scale production for the user terminal (a high-volume manufactured product that consumers will have in their homes).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Troubleshoot automated equipment and recurring line issues, and implement fixes with engineering and maintenance

Triage non-conforming products and drive resolution and preventative actions

Identify continuous improvement opportunities for yield, performance, and cost

Update work instructions and train teammates on the standard process, rework, and equipment tasks

Perform process development and validation on new equipment alongside engineering

Define maintenance schedules and support activities

Drive area improvements involving layout, 5S, material flow, tooling, and operator safety 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate and 2+ years of professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment; OR bachelor's degree in an engineering, math or science discipline

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Associate or bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline 

Demonstrated experience working in a highly adaptive and iterative environment

Experience in a high-volume commercial manufacturing environment

Experience supporting new product introduction and the transition of products from development to volume production

Experience supporting process validation or process qualification on production hardware

Experience using production data or SPC to identify quality trends

Experience operating and troubleshooting automated production equipment, including HMI issues and basic electrical, pneumatic, or mechanical faults

Experience with electromechanical assembly or test on manual and automated processes

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and recommend process or design improvements to engineering

Experience using MES to document defects and non-conforming material, and familiarity with ERP or MRP systems

Strong written and verbal communication, including updating work instructions and training others on the line 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be available one or more of the following shifts:

C shift, 5 pm - 5 am Sunday-Tuesday, every other Wednesday

D shift, 5 pm - 5 am Thursday-Saturday, every other Wednesday

Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position

Able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted

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.  

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. 

Source: SpaceX careers (Greenhouse)

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