Factory Engineer, Starlink Production

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Bastrop, TX
Posted: 2 days ago
Nearby: 90 roles within 25 mi

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SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.

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TL;DR · Factory Engineer, Starlink Production

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Join SpaceX as a Factory Engineer in Starlink Production based in Bastrop, TX. This role involves designing and overseeing the construction of high-volume production facilities for millions of Starlink user terminals annually, requiring expertise in floor layouts, capacity studies, and data acquisition systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing processes, manage project schedules and budgets, and implement lean engineering principles. Essential skills include experience in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure, proficiency in AutoCAD or Revit, and knowledge of SQL for database management. Ideal candidates have a background in high-volume production environments and can work effectively under tight deadlines.

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AutoCAD Revit SQL Python Six Sigma Lean Engineering CI/CD Kanban Scrum MES ERP PLM Terraform AWS Azure Google Cloud Docker Kubernetes Prometheus Grafana PostgreSQL MySQL

What you'll do

Develop user terminal production factory design to meet high-volume output requirements.
Own floor layouts, capacity studies, and product flow analysis for on-time delivery.
Coordinate construction activities with internal teams and external contractors.
Define new business processes and systems for high-volume manufacturing execution.
Implement data acquisition and tracking for production quality metrics and controls.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, software, industrial, or other engineering discipline
1+ years of experience in manufacturing or industrial project management
High-volume production experience in consumer goods, automotive, etc.
Project management expertise with cross-functional business process development
Experience working with contractors on infrastructure projects across disciplines
Knowledge of lean engineering and Six Sigma concepts and their application

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