Build Engineer, COPVS (Starship)

The role

The build engineer is responsible for production, qualification, and the design/analysis of hardware manufactured on the lines. This includes developing manufacturing systems, tooling, and work instructions for COPVs for Starship and Super Heavy Booster.

What you will do

• Work closely with vehicle analysts to ensure solutions meet requirements
• Develop production procedures and manage transition to high-rate production
• Coordinate and execute development, qualification, and acceptance testing
• Execute design for manufacturability changes
• Create original CAD models and prints for flight and/or tooling components
• Lead on-site design engineering for efficient build of parts and assemblies
• Create and maintain build schedules
• Resolve and analyze manufacturing discrepancies
• Participate in design reviews with suppliers and customers
• Source, retain, and advise new and experienced vendors

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• 1+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing or production
• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends
• Stand: Up to 3 hours per day
• Sit: Up to 6 hours per day
• Push/Pull: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) Up to 15 minutes per day
• Overhead reach: Up to 3 hours per day
• Walk: Up to 3 hours per day
• Lift/Carry: Up to 25lbs. (unassisted) Up to 15 minutes per day
• Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 1 hour per day

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace, materials or industrial engineering
• Involvement in a professional engineering society or collegiate design project
• Experience with the build, assembly, or integration of large mechanical assemblies
• Knowledge of composite manufacturing techniques, processes, and equipment
• Knowledge of metallic manufacturing techniques, processes, and equipment
• Mechanical component and/or tooling design and analysis experience using 3D CAD software
• Experience with design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA)
• Experience transitioning complex products from R&D to high-volume manufacturing
• Experience writing work instructions and procedures for critical aerospace parts
• Experience in a production environment within the aerospace industry

Benefits

• Company stock or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Various other discounts and perks
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Paid sick leave

Before you apply

• Position will require relocation if not already local
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

About the company

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