Process Development Engineer at SpaceX
Hawthorne, CA, United States
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.
PROCESS DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER
The Process Development Engineer is responsible for developing and improving the business processes and systems that enable SpaceX to design, build, launch, and reuse the most advanced rockets in the world. This engineer seeks to eliminate inefficiencies and constantly questions the status quo while improving data integrity and product reliability.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop, implement, and continuously improve business processes, policies, and software needed for nonconforming hardware management, configuration management, manufacturing and assembly, product traceability, rocket reusability and maintenance, and other critical business/production systems
Develop business use cases and software requirements for improvements to our Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
Act as subject matter expert in multiple SpaceX processes and systems, enabling complex data gathering, troubleshooting, and problem solving
Develop standardized metrics for the Production and Quality organizations
Develop, review, and approve procedures ensuring completeness, accuracy, regulatory and customer compliance, and quality objectives
Develop and execute training and communication plans during major process changes
Collaborate across disciplines including Engineering, Production, Test, Launch, Mission Operations, ERP, Supply Chain, Mission Management, Customer Contracts, and Management to ensure efficiency and consistency across the organization
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in an engineering or STEM discipline
At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Knowledge of database structures and SQL
Experience with VBA, Python, Flask, Javascript, C#, RESTful API development
Experience with AS 9100, ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, ISO 13485, or similar Quality Management System
Project management experience, particularly related to creating or overhauling cross-functional business processes in a manufacturing environment
Experience supporting production of complex electro-mechanical systems in high volume work centers and/or during production ramp-up
Knowledge of lean and quality tools such as Process Mapping, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Metrology, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Control Plans, and various problem solving approaches
Knowledge of Statistical Analysis Tools such as Design of Experiments (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Regression Analysis, and Minitab (or similar)
Dedicated to adopting a Lean approach to quality without compromising safety or reliability
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and offsite as required. Occasional travel may be required
Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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.
