Factory Engineer

SpaceX

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Bastrop, TX
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74 days ago
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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

The Factory Engineer (Starlink Production) joins the Starlink team to design production processes and systems for manufacturing millions of user terminals, silicon packaging chips, and solar cells. This role involves developing physical and digital factory designs, including floor layouts, capacity studies, and part flow analysis. The engineer will manage project schedules and budgets for capital projects while coordinating construction activities with internal teams and external contractors. Key responsibilities include defining business processes for manufacturing execution, inventory management, and material traceability, as well as implementing data acquisition for quality metrics. Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and experience in manufacturing or industrial project management. Preferred skills include high-volume production experience, AutoCAD or Revit modeling, SQL knowledge, lean engineering, Six Sigma concepts, and experience with production automation to solve complex problems in the satellite internet domain.

What you'll do

  • Design physical and digital factory layouts to meet production rates of millions of units per year.
  • Conduct capacity studies and product flow analyses to ensure on-time delivery of Starlink components.
  • Coordinate construction activities with internal teams and external general contractors.
  • Manage project schedules and budgets for capital projects while addressing real-time deviations.
  • Define business processes for manufacturing execution, inventory management, and material traceability.
  • Implement data acquisition systems for production metrics, quality controls, and safety protocols.
  • Identify trends to optimize product output, quality enhancements, and cost of manufacturability.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, software, industrial, or another engineering discipline.
  • At least 1 year of experience in manufacturing or industrial project management.
  • Experience with high-volume production for consumer goods or automotive products.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD or Revit models and knowledge of database structures and SQL.
  • Understanding of lean engineering and Six Sigma concepts.
  • Experience managing infrastructure projects involving mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
  • Ability to analyze large datasets and communicate findings effectively.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible for export control authorizations.

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