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SpaceX is building Starlink, the world’s largest satellite broadband system, and is expanding production capacity in Bastrop, TX. The Production Project Engineer will lead engineering, procurement, and construction projects to build and renovate manufacturing infrastructure, focusing on heavy civil and utility elements, while working closely with cross-disciplinary teams to enable high-volume production.

Skills

  • Experience in production engineering, manufacturing, or industrial project management
  • Familiarity with construction project delivery and on-site construction management
  • Ability to develop contracts, budgets, and forecasts for construction/manufacturing projects
  • Proficiency with CAD and design review tools (AutoCAD, Revit, Siemens NX, Navisworks or similar)
  • Strong ability to coordinate across engineering, operations, and external contractors
  • Capacity to work extended hours and be onsite in Bastrop, TX

Responsibilities

  • Lead interdisciplinary project teams through engineering, procurement, construction, and activation phases
  • Develop, manage, and issue drawings, documentation, and reports for manufacturing line projects
  • Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines
  • Prepare and maintain accurate budgets, cost forecasts, and project schedules
  • Coordinate and schedule work with internal teams and external contractors/vendors
  • Define and implement production processes (manufacturing execution, inventory, configuration, traceability, process control, maintenance)
  • Support production/engineering leadership to identify trends and implement improvements for quality, output, safety, and cost
  • Spend time on the production floor to assess risks and drive manufacturability improvements

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in industrial, mechanical, electrical, or other engineering discipline (required)

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement savings plan (401k or equivalent)
  • Paid time off and holiday leave
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Opportunities to work on high-impact aerospace/manufacturing projects
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