Engineer The Future
SpaceX is a U.S.-based advanced technology company founded by residing CEO and CTO, Elon Musk. Founded in 2002, SpaceX builds rockets and spacecraft from the ground up, including cutting edge electronics, software, vehicle structures, and engine systems. The Falcon Launch Vehicle and Dragon Spacecraft programs are some of the most ambitious engineering systems in the world, designed to support our ultimate goals of aviation-like spaceflight capability and making humanity a multi-planet species. Our team is made up of more than 3,000 SpaceXers located across our Hawthorne, California headquarters; and other facilities in Florida, Texas, and Washington, DC.
Advance the course of human history and pave the ways to Mars
This is SpaceX. We are not like most companies. Our goal is to do what has never before been done--enabling mankind to live on other planets. We push the boundaries of what is currently possible, and understand it takes rare individuals to help us make this happen. We celebrate our successes, and each other. We seek future colleagues with a rare mix of drive, passion, scrappiness, intelligence, and curiosity to seek what’s beyond the stars.
Playing a direct role in advancing the course of human history is no small endeavor. Join us, and find your place in the SpaceX legacy.
Manager, Manufacturing Engineering
Overview:
- Texas performs both production and development testing of rocket engines, complete rocket stages, and various subcomponents and subassemblies. The Rocket Development Facility is comprised of over 4000 acres and contains 14 operational test areas and over 400 personnel who support all aspects of the effort to prepare our rocket hardware to fly safely and execute the planned missions needed to meet our customer manifest. The Manager of Manufacturing Engineering will enter on the ground floor as we begin to stand up the capability for the Texas facility to perform all aspects of rocket system assembly and test. The role will collaborate with design and production engineering in Hawthorne to ensure that Texas is able to efficiently move through assigned processes. This individual will be responsible to startup the programs and processes to institute manufacturing engineering in Texas and will be instrumental in building up a staff to fill all the necessary roles.
Responsibilities:
- Significant oversight of all production test and integration activities and of a wide diversity of components, sub-systems, rocket engines, and integrated vehicle stages
- Identify opportunities for implementation of high-volume manufacturing efficiencies to a lower volume environment
- Work with cross-functional teams to increase production throughout by a factor of ten in the next two years while maintaining the highest possible standards of quality
- Institute test area-wide manufacturing and production metrics to measure and optimize productivity in all areas
- Act as a forcing function for excellence and aggressively focus on cost reduction in every element of the production process within the test facility
- Identify and develop talent within the organization
- Develop capabilities and manufacturing engineering initiatives to support continuously improving manufacturing performance over a multi-year horizon
- Develop detailed “As-Is” process maps, and assess current process in order to improve them & deliver competitive value by maintaining a deep knowledge of industry best practices and technology trends in field of expertise
- Create collaborative business plans with Design Engineering teams and develop and maintain positive relationships with respective Responsible Engineers for the products being tested in Texas
- Lead design for Assembly/Manufacturing activities in order to influence product designs appropriately
- Continually develops capacity plans in order to support customer vehicle manifest as well as a diverse and variable R&D demand
- Establish manufacturing test procedures, which ensure vehicle integrity and reliability are never called into question and mission reliability is placed ahead of all other requirements
- Provide tactical and strategic leadership
- Ensure that parts are received and inspected at the correct time to facilitate the integration and test schedule
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline (Aerospace, Mechanical, or Industrial preferred)
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a medium to high volume production environment
- Must have a demonstrated track record of creating excellence at a top tier production house
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Master’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline (Aerospace, Mechanical, or Industrial preferred)
- High degree of comfort on the factory floor, working to identify and execute efficiency improvements in all aspects of production and manufacturing
- Significant exposure to a wide variety of machining, fabrication, and testing methodologies
- A proven track record of leadership and team building within a rapidly changing environment
- Strong preference will be shown to candidate from a high-volume production background such as automotive, commercial aviation, or consumer electronics
- Strong preference to candidates who have a consistent record of exceptional personal achievements and contributions that have supported career progression to-date
- Strong preference will be shown to candidates from top-tier product companies, with a reputation for excellence in technology and product quality
- Strong preference will be shown to candidates with significant experience in both sub-assembly production and final vehicle assembly/test experience
- Experience managing a team of experience and newly qualified engineers in a manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated capability in achievement of significant productivity gains and throughout increases without significant headcount growth
- Understanding of and exposure to global manufacturing facilities and capabilities
- Comfortable in turnaround, high-growth and launch mode for production lines
- A drive to execute and win in the face of significant strategic and tactical challenges
- An ability to innovate, get work done, and find creative solutions to complex operational issues
Additional Requirements:
- Willingness to perform work activities that occur outdoors in a changing climate with extremes of hot, cold, or precipitation
- Willingness to work at heights or in requisite personal protective equipment
- Ability to lift heavy objects weighing at least 20 lbs.
- Willing to adapt to a flexible schedule based on ever-changing test facility operational needs
ITAR Requirements:
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant 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 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.
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