SpaceX 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 SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this
possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
PROPULSION LASER WELD PROCESS ENGINEER
SpaceX is seeking an engineer to assist in the development and operation
of a cutting edge manufacturing facility for satellite propulsion
systems. The facility will create in-house manufacturing of core SpaceX
technology. This individual will be responsible for partnering with all
aspects of our development teams to ensure that we have capability to
quickly turn around high-quality, high-precision components for uses in
our satellite program.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Product design: Collaborate with design engineers to design
components and processes that achieve high quality, high rate, and
low cost products including time studies, process and equipment cost
trades, joint design, and dimensional tolerancing
- Process development: Capture component and process specifications
that fully control the manufacturing process. Develop process
control documentation including shop floor instructions, machine
code, PFMEA, and process control plans. Develop process
qualification plans using detailed design of experiments. Conduct
process development that fully validates production processes in
short time-frames and at low cost.
- Process facilities and equipment development: Specify, design,
procure, install, validate, maintain, and calibrate process
facilities and equipment including any tooling, fixturing, and
process monitoring equipment required to product high quality parts
- Process monitoring & improvement: Perform routine validation and
maintenance of process control documentation to ensure a
controlled process. Identify key performance metrics and perform
process monitoring and NDT inspections required to demonstrate that
the process is controlled and producing high-quality, low cost
components on time and with low defect rates. Report on process
metrics and drive to improve GR&R, CPK, and PPK. Identify process
quality, time, and cost improvement opportunities and develop
business justification including time studies, return on investment,
and implementation and validation plans. Work with design engineers
to develop new and improved processes without interruption to the
production line including process development and validation with
offsite suppliers and facilities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering
- 5+ years of experience with process development and management of
complex processes
- Previous experience with laser weld joint design and tolerancing
- Previous experience with weld joint preparation and cleaning
- Previous experience developing high tolerance CW and pulsed laser
welding schedules including DoE
- Previous experience with laser weld process monitoring including
statistical process control and NDT
- Previous experience with setup and operation of laser welding
equipment including programming for weld automation
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Master’s degree in the field of process engineering
- Proficient in process control techniques of Minitab, SPC, DoE,
CPK/PPK, MSA
- Lean / six sigma training
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to work all shifts and available for weekends
- Must be willing to travel for short trips
- Must be able to do repetitive assembly operations, such as grasping,
standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching,
and carrying
- Must be able to climb ladders and work in tight spaces
- Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations,
applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the
U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or
eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S.
Department of State. Learn more about 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
notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.