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Manufacturing Engineer (Tank Weldment/Formed Structures)

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life beyond Earth and is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer focused on tank weldment and formed structures. The role partners with design, quality, and production teams to develop, qualify, and scale manufacturing processes for launch vehicle structural assemblies.

Skills

  • Knowledge of metallic manufacturing techniques: welding, metal forming, fastening, drilling, bonding
  • Experience with build, assembly, or integration of large mechanical assemblies
  • Familiarity with 3D CAD and mechanical/tooling design
  • Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) experience
  • Process development, qualification, and documentation (work instructions/procedures)
  • Root cause analysis and corrective action implementation

Responsibilities

  • Own build and inspection processes for structural assembly and integration of Falcon launch vehicle components
  • Develop, qualify, and refine manufacturing processes to meet safety, quality, efficiency, and delivery requirements
  • Collaborate with engineers, subject matter experts, and technicians to solve production-scale challenges
  • Evaluate designs for manufacturability and advise on implementation in a fast-moving production environment
  • Resolve product non-conformances and work with quality to implement root cause corrective actions
  • Plan and execute capital equipment, machine, and layout upgrades to meet volume production demand
  • Develop and refine floor layouts, capacity models, and product flow to ensure on-time delivery

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace, materials, or industrial engineering (required)
  • Master's degree in related field (preferred)

Benefits

  • Base salary plus potential long-term incentives (stock, stock options, cash awards) and discretionary bonuses
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (discounted stock purchase)
  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Approximately 3 weeks paid vacation plus 10+ paid holidays
  • Paid sick leave pursuant to company policy
  • Various employee discounts and perks
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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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DATE POSTED
October 16, 2025
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