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SpaceX is developing Starlink, a low-latency broadband internet system enabled by a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites. The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Tool & Die Machining will lead development and qualification of equipment, tooling, and processes to produce plastic injection molds and high-pressure die cast tools for Starlink hardware, collaborating across design, production, and supplier teams to scale from R&D into high-volume production.

Skills

  • High-precision machining knowledge and hands-on experience
  • Experience taking products from R&D into production and scaling processes
  • Strong 3D CAD skills with advanced surfacing and large assembly capability
  • Familiarity with injection molding, die casting, stamping, CNC, assembly, and box build processes
  • Supplier and cross-functional collaboration and project leadership
  • Ability to create equipment specifications, production layouts, and training plans

Responsibilities

  • Lead projects to develop and qualify tooling, equipment, and manufacturing processes for injection molding and high-pressure die casting
  • Act as technical decision maker and advisor for internal tool and die manufacturing techniques
  • Create and maintain cross-functional business plans, schedules, and supplier/customer relationships
  • Manage CapEx strategy, equipment specifications, production layouts, staffing, and training aligned to design configuration
  • Develop and manage engineering capacity, schedules, and project plans to support production and R&D demands
  • Collaborate with product, industrial, and manufacturing engineering on material selection, design feasibility, and manufacturability
  • Research and evaluate new materials, manufacturing technologies, and finishing options
  • Estimate prototype and production manufacturing costs for tooling, assembly, finishing, and piece parts
  • Publish and maintain detailed schedules for development project segments

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, materials engineering, or related engineering discipline (required)
  • Master’s degree or PhD in engineering (preferred)

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Retirement savings plan/401(k)
  • Paid time off and holiday benefits
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Opportunities to work on high-impact space and satellite hardware
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