Mechanical Engineer, Insource Manufacturing (Starlink)

SpaceX
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Manufacturing & Production OperationsExperience: 1+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Problem-solving","Self-motivation"]

Join SpaceX’s Insource Manufacturing team to design, build, and qualify custom equipment and automation systems for high-volume Starlink production. Own end-to-end manufacturing subsystems, drive system-level optimization with cross-functional partners, perform FMEA and reliability analysis, and deliver robust mechanical and automation solutions that maximize OEE in a fast-paced, high-precision environment.

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4 months ago

Mechanical Engineer, Insource Manufacturing (Starlink)

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Job Summary

Join SpaceX’s Insource Manufacturing team to design, build, and qualify custom equipment and automation systems for high-volume Starlink production. Own end-to-end manufacturing subsystems, drive system-level optimization with cross-functional partners, perform FMEA and reliability analysis, and deliver robust mechanical and automation solutions that maximize OEE in a fast-paced, high-precision environment.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Manufacturing & Production Operations

Key Responsibilities

  • •Own manufacturing subsystems and equipment from conceptual design through fabrication, commissioning, and high-volume production ramp
  • •Develop design criteria, collaborate on requirements with cross-functional teams, and drive system-level optimization
  • •Perform failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), reliability modeling, and stress testing to predict and mitigate potential failures and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
  • •Design and develop production equipment including structures, mechanisms, robot end effectors, automation systems, and material handling solutions
  • •Uptime optimization: monitor and track equipment performance metrics using data analytics; identify bottlenecks and downtime causes, then implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
Travel: Medium travel

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, materials, or other engineering discipline
  • •1+ years of professional experience with mechanical design, analysis, testing, or manufacturing (internship experience is applicable)
  • •1+ years of experience with CAD and FEA software packages
  • •Experience with custom machine design including electromechanical systems, end-of-arm tooling, motors, actuators, linear rails, bearings, and lifting/rigging
  • •Proficient in 3D CAD (Siemens NX preferred) and Teamcenter
Experience:1+ yearsMechanical designManufacturingAutomationFMEAReliability
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingSelf-motivation
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Siemens NXTeamcenterCADFEAGD&T

Eligibility

Nationality:US National

Company Brief

SpaceX
Designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers, aiming to reduce space transportation costs and enable human life on Mars through reusable launch vehicles and integrated space systems.
Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Hawthorne, United States
Founded: 2002
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