Experienced Mechanical Engineer Required for Rocket Propulsion Systems

5 days ago

City of Wyndham, Australia beBeeMechanical Full time $150,000 - $190,000
Key Position Overview

We're looking for a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our Supply Chain team. This individual will support our Starship program and require a combination of proven leadership and technical capabilities.

This position involves practical experience in manufacturing engineering and new product development through to stabilized production for an array of fabrication processes used in rockets and rocket engines.

  • Serve as the technical point of contact for assigned parts and assemblies of the rocket, solving emergent challenges at suppliers, and mitigating risk to the manifest by addressing high-impact manufacturing and quality challenges
  • Own the new product introduction of new assemblies on the rocket, including determining the ideal manufacturing method, identifying suppliers, and developing a reliable process for ramping to rate
  • Conduct design for manufacturing (DFM) reviews to ensure parts are manufacturable at early stages, preferably prior to sourcing
  • Work with procurement to find exceptional suppliers and vet them appropriately for quality and ability to meet our aggressive takt times
  • Create and develop specifications as needed to flow down quality and manufacturing requirements to the supply base
  • Scope out new forming, cutting, and inspection technologies and suppliers that may be employed to improve rate/quality/efficiency
  • Review issues on assigned parts and solve to the root cause, implementing changes at the supplier, at SpaceX or both, as appropriate, drive further actions to closure, and re-source to new suppliers where appropriate
  • Create and disposition issue tickets where needed, working with engineering counterparts to implement, but not limited to, required re-work, repair or use as-is disposition
  • Become thoroughly familiar with your assigned parts and the processes that make up the overall assembly and become the primary point of contact for supply chain related defects on your parts
  • Demonstrate innovation, technical excellence, attention to detail, self-direction and courage to push the technical envelope which is conventionally held in the industry.
Requirements

The ideal candidate should have broad understanding of propulsion/fluid system component fabrication, including extrusions, draw forming, welded and seamless tubing, cutting, and assembly, along with associated processes.

  • Technical knowledge of mechanical systems, materials science, and manufacturing processes.
  • Leadership and problem-solving skills to manage cross-functional teams and address complex challenges.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners.
Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package, opportunities for professional growth and development, and a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration.

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