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SpaceX is building the Starlink broadband system and seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to sustain and scale high-volume plastic injection molding production lines. The role focuses on process development, tooling and automation strategy, and cross-functional collaboration to ramp millions of consumer devices to production.

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or physics
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment (professional or project-based)
  • Process development and optimization (DOE, parameter studies)
  • Understanding of tooling, DFM, and DFT principles
  • Ability to evaluate and define automation requirements and ROI
  • Familiarity with statistical process control and process qualification methods
  • Strong problem-solving and cross-functional communication skills
  • Willingness to work extended hours and travel up to 10%

Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimize plastic injection molding processes through parameter tuning, DOE, and trials to establish robust production.
  • Implement plug-and-play processes capable of high-volume throughput (1M+ units/year).
  • Design and optimize physical production layout and material flow from receiving through final assembly.
  • Manage production tooling strategy, inventory, training, and configuration updates.
  • Drive DFT and DFM practices with design and test engineering teams.
  • Identify automation opportunities, define requirements, evaluate ROI, and lead implementation with internal teams or vendors.
  • Lead safety improvement projects and ensure compliance with manufacturing safety standards.
  • Provide technical support for production issues that cannot be resolved on the line.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics (required)
  • Advanced degree in engineering (preferred)

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Opportunities for technical growth and impactful work on large-scale products
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SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, is an aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company aiming to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

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