Manufacturing Engineer, Raptor Turbomachinery

Manufacturing Engineer, Raptor Turbo machinery

Hawthorne, CA

Space

X was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today Space

X is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER, RAPTOR TURBO MACHINERY

As the Manufacturing Engineer for Raptor production at Space

X, you will have the opportunity to utilize your knowledge, experience, and creativity to develop, implement and optimize the production process for key sub-assemblies and components for the Raptor engine.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop the manufacturing and integration processes for turbo machinery components and assemblies in the Raptor engine
• Implement new manufacturing capabilities and think creatively to resolve and challenge conflicting requirements
• Optimize existing requirements, approaches and processes based on measurement or test data
• Develop and design tooling and processes for rapid and repeatable balance correction methods unique to part geometries
• Develop, demonstrate and drive to completion innovative production processes to support high rate production targets
• Work with an extremely fast paced environment and adapt to evolving design and production challenges
• Maintain a sense of ownership for all aspects of the engine turbopumps including, design, fabrication, and delivery schedule
• Drive design and process changes that support program goals, through demonstration of feasibility
• Work closely with design/development engineers and fabrications shops (internal and external) to get parts built and assembled
• Assist with design, analysis, and integration of Raptor sub-assemblies to resolve non-conformance issues and develop sustainable repair procedures
• Resolve recurring manufacturing discrepancies and interface with quality team to implement corrective actions
• Interface with production technicians, engineering team, and leadership on a daily basis

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
• 1+ years of industry experience in propulsion or power generation product design, development, fabrication, assembly, or test

PREFERRED

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years of experience with turbo machinery or rotating machinery, with expertise in dynamic balance processes
• Ability to work in dynamic team environment
• Expertise in design for manufacturability and design for assembly, successfully taking products through development, testing, and production
• Experience in a medium/high-volume production environment within the aerospace industry

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This is a hands-on position that may require standing for up to 4 hours a day and working directly with hardware on the floor
• Able to stoop, bend, stand, and enter a confined space
• Position may require long hours and weekend work
• Must be willing to travel, up to 5%

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range: $95,000.00 - $/per year for Manufacturing Engineer/Level I, $ - $/per year for Manufacturing Engineer/Level II

Space

X is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Space

X 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.