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MANUFACTURING SPECIALIST (TPAS & INJECTORS) - C SHIFT
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support day-to-day production of the Merlin Turbopump Assemblies (TPAs) and Main Injector, which include manufacturing processes such as electron beam welding, non-destructive testing, pressure testing, industrial automation, heat treat, precision measurement and stack up, advance mechanical assembly, precision balancing and other specialized operations
- Resolve product non-conformances, and collaborate with the quality team to investigate root cause and implement corrective actions
- Manage work orders, and implement process improvements to maximize safety and hardware reliability; minimize production waste and cost
- Collaborate with other engineers, subject matter experts, supply chain, and technicians to solve small to large-scale production challenges
- Communicate on a daily basis with supporting departments such as production, machining, maintenance, quality, and design engineering to ensure that product is delivered on time and at rate
- Develop, qualify, and refine manufacturing processes to meet all design and business requirements including safety, quality, efficiency and delivery
- Provide subject matter expertise on multiple manufacturing processes and products, including peer mentoring and development of teammates
- Identify and support the execution of design-for-manufacturability improvements which have system-wide improvements to the department
- Drive and support initiatives to improve existing manufacturing processes and new product introduction for design and manufacturing changes
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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering, math or science discipline; OR high school diploma or equivalency certificate and 2+ years of professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with the design, build, assembly, or integration of mechanical assemblies
- Experience with aerospace welding systems (e.g. electron beam, TIG, friction stir)
- Experience with non-destructive testing/non-destructive evaluation (e.g. fluorescent penetrant inspection, radiography, etc.)
- Experience with debugging industrial equipment and high-pressure test carts
- Experience writing work instructions and procedures for critical aerospace parts
- Knowledge of metallic manufacturing techniques, processes, and equipment related to welding, metal forming, machining, bonding and/or automation
- Demonstrated experience with CAD (NX & Teamcenter) and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) experience
- Data analysis skills in Excel, SQL, or Power BI
- Pareto analysis, root cause analysis, and corrective action experience
- Capable of solving complex manufacturing problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and ability to succinctly present recommendations to stakeholders, the customer, and management
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be available to work C shift:
- Wednesday – Saturday, 6:00AM – 6:00PM
- Willing to work overtime and/or weekends as business needs dictate
- This role will require you to work with technicians and require some hands-on work. Standing for long periods of time, grasping, bending and lifting up to 25 lbs. unassisted may be required
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Manufacturing Specialist/Level 1: $30.00 - $38.00/hour
Manufacturing Specialist/Level 2: $34.00 - $43.00/hour
Manufacturing Specialist/Level 3: $38.00 - $48.00/hour
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
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.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.