Act as subject matter expert in multiple SpaceX processes and systems, enabling complex data gathering, troubleshooting, and problem solving.
Develop standardized metrics for the Production and Quality organizations.
Develop, review, and approve procedures ensuring completeness, accuracy, regulatory and customer compliance, and quality objectives.
Develop and execute training and communication plans during major process changes
Collaborate across disciplines including Engineering, Production, Test, Launch, Mission Operations, ERP, Supply Chain, Mission Management, Customer Contracts, and Management to ensure efficiency and consistency across the organization.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field
2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Experience in a Quality Engineering or Industrial Engineering role
Experience supporting production of complex electro-mechanical systems in high volume work centers and/or during production ramp-up
Knowledge of lean and quality tools such as Process Mapping, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Metrology, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Control Plans, and various problem solving approaches
Knowledge of Statistical Analysis Tools such as Design of Experiments (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Regression Analysis, and Minitab (or similar)
Project Management experience, particularly related to creating or overhauling cross-functional business processes in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of database structures and SQL
Experience with VBA, Python, .NET, Flask, Javascript, C#, RESTful API development
Experience with machine learning and other technical data science topics
Experience with version control, testing, build, and deployment of software systems
Experience building AI prompts/agents/workflows and using AI code assistants
Experience with AS 9100, ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, ISO 13485, or similar Quality Management System
Dedicated to adopting a Lean approach to quality without compromising safety or reliability
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Must be willing to travel – up to 10%
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Pay range
- Process Development Engineer/Level I: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year
- Process Development Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00/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. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the 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 reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
