Lead Manufacturing Engineer (Sensors) 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.
LEAD MANUFACTURING ENGINEER (SENSORS)
As the Lead Manufacturing Engineer of sensors production, you will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge, experience, and creativity to develop novel solutions to a diverse set of multidisciplinary technical challenges. As the primary liaison between production and design engineering you will be responsible for influencing both teams in an effort to maximize production efficiency while maintaining the highest levels of vehicle reliability.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead a team of up to 5 manufacturing engineers supporting the fabrication and testing of sensors for SpaceX vehicles and spacecraft
Aggressively develop, qualify, and implement manufacturing process improvements to ramp production rate, root cause failures and increase process yield
Coach and support the technical and professional development of direct reports
Create capital/facility justifications for process automation projects and manage through implementation
Set and manage objectives for team members that translate to operational results and report on progress
Create clear division of team responsibilities to foster a culture of ownership and accountability
Ensure all direct reports understand and follow company policies, practices, and procedures through rigorous onboarding and training
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or industrial engineering
3+ years of manufacturing, design, and/or testing experience
Experience leading a team of individuals either as a project lead or with direct reports
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
3+ years of experience leading a team of 3+ individuals either as a project leader or with direct reports
Demonstrated completion of impactful projects in a manufacturing or design environment
Strong data analysis skills (SQL/Python/matlab/etc.)
Experience executing a design of experiment
Implementing statistical process control in a production setting
Experience with specials process development & qualification
Experience transitioning development products to high volume production
Lean manufacturing principles
DFM requirements development
Proficient in modeling with 3D CAD software (for example - NX/Unigraphics, Catia, Solidworks)
Knowledge of GD&T used on on mechanical drawings
Automation and controls
Experience in fast-paced iterative design environments within the consumer electronics, mobile handset, medical devices, or automotive industries
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
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.
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