LEAD MANUFACTURING ENGINEER (STARLINK PCBA)

As the Lead Manufacturing Engineer of Starlink PCBA production at SpaceX, you will have the opportunity to utilize your knowledge, experience, and creativity to develop novel solutions at the cutting edge of technology. You will own the relationship between our development and production teams. You will provide input into the design and development of new and existing hardware and take a lead role in manufacturing on our current and next generation Starlink products.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead a team of engineers and specialists for the Starlink PCBA manufacturing team
• Responsible products and processes will include SMT, post-processing manufacturing processes, and testing
• Responsible for implementing plug-and-play processes to production that are capable of high volume throughput (3M+ per year)
• Align department initiatives with the goals and responsibilities of the manufacturing engineering team
• Lead the overall manufacturing development strategy for the areas under ownership for key metrics: quality, delivery, and cost. Actively measure team’s performance against these metrics
• Manage team’s technical documentation strategy and ensure records are up-to-date
• Manage and mentor other manufacturing engineers and interns on the team. Evaluate project scope according to team’s skillset including labor and resourcing estimation
• Responsible for team’s recruiting activities
• Take direct ownership of the physical production layout, optimizing for material flow from material receiving through processes on the line
• Manage strategy for production line tooling, inventory, training and build process and ensure all are updated according to the latest design configuration
• Responsible for influencing design to increase product manufacturability
• Drive design for test (DFT) best practices and design for manufacturing (DFM) with design engineers and test engineers
• Identify automation opportunities and establish requirements as well as evaluating return on investment for each. Work with in-house resources or vendors as necessary to develop these solutions and implement on production line
• Support production line with technical issues that cannot be addressed immediately on the line
• Positively impact and improve every aspect of life at SpaceX through motivational leadership to drive the business forward

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of science in aerospace, mechanical, systems, electrical, or manufacturing engineering
• 3+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree in an engineering discipline
• Previous experience leading team of high performing engineers and/or specialists
• Experience with the design and manufacturing of high reliability electronics assemblies
• Technically well-rounded and displays a proficiency in electronics manufacturing techniques, processes and equipment including a strong working knowledge of EEE piece parts, PCB, PCBA, lamination, electromechanical, test
• Ability to develop and maintain high performing suppliers and contract manufacturers
• Experience working in a highly adaptive and iterative environment
• Experience implementing automation into production processes
• Experience transitioning products from design to manufacturing and scaling to high volume as part of a cross-functional team
• Experience with design of experiments, gauge repeatability and reproducibility, and process qualifications
• Experience defining production data requirements and statistical process control
• Experience with NX and Teamcenter
• Experience working with and defining requirements for ERP, MRP and MES systems
• Ability to work well in an integrated team including daily interactions with technicians, engineers and managers

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willing and able to work extended hours and/or weekends with minimal notification to meet critical deadlines
• Able to travel up to 10% on an ongoing basis

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:     

Pay range:     
Manufacturing Engineer/Lead: $125,000.00 - $175,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.