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.

BUILD SPECIALIST (STARSHIP TOOLING)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive the manufacturing of projects & verify all critical information is provided to complete the project(s)
• Own manufacturing, schedule, & sourcing of critical production tools
• Interpret technical drawings & documents with regard to manufacturing & fabrication processes to create accurate manufacturing planning
• Validate & ensure planning documents are maintained throughout the manufacturing cycle
• Interact with Numeric Control (N/C) programmers, welders, machinists, shop personnel, outside suppliers & engineers to ensure flawless & timely execution of projects
• Communicate progress to leadership, engineering, & production teams regularly; including presenting & executing opportunities for design changes that would accelerate fabrication
• Creatively work projects based on company priorities to meet & exceed aggressive need dates
• Collaborate with tooling engineers on tooling design for manufacturing

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in engineering, math, or science or 2-year technical school degree or technical civilian or military certifications
• Experience with CAD/CAM
• 2+ years of professional experience working in an aerospace/automotive manufacturing technician, planning, direct support, or technical development role

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong analytical, computer, & written skills
• Skilled in reading & interpreting engineering drawings, parts lists, & specifications
• Project management experience in a fabrication shop environment
• Comfortable interacting daily with design engineers as well as shop floor technicians
• Mechanically inclined, proficient with all types of hand tools
• Knowledge of 3, 4 & 5 axis CNC milling, welding, waterjet programming, tooling fabrication & assembly
• Hands on experience with TIG welding, orbital tube welding, tube bending, precision cleaning and/or supporting processes
• 1+ years of tooling manufacturing experience within the aerospace, automotive or metal fabrication industries
• Experience with Unigraphics NX & Teamcenter CAD & PLM systems
• Strong understanding & application of GD&T
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness to work overtime and/or weekends based on site operational needs
• Flexibility required to work off shift on a rotational or permanent basis
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, & maneuver in tight spaces
• Typically exposed to work in outdoor environments heat, cold, rain