Mechanical Engineer, Insource Manufacturing (Starlink)

<div class="content-intro"><p>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&nbsp;enabling human life on Mars.</p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">MECHANICAL ENGINEER, INSOURCE MANUFACTURING (STARLINK)</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The Insource Manufacturing team&nbsp;is responsible for&nbsp;designing, building, and qualifying custom equipment and automation systems to enable high-volume production of Starlink products. As a Mechanical Engineer in this group, you will take end-to-end ownership of critical manufacturing equipment and material handling systems. This role requires a detail-oriented engineer who is passionate about designing robust mechanical and automation systems,&nbsp;optimizing&nbsp;existing equipment, and developing novel solutions that push the boundaries of high-volume manufacturing while minimizing risk and maximizing efficiency in our&nbsp;state-of-the-art&nbsp;Starlink factory.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">RESPONSIBILITIES:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Own manufacturing subsystems and equipment from conceptual design through fabrication, commissioning, and high-volume production ramp</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Develop design criteria, collaborate on requirements with cross-functional teams, and drive system-level optimization</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Perform failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), reliability modeling, and stress testing to predict and mitigate potential failures and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Design and develop production equipment including structures, mechanisms, robot end effectors, automation systems, and material handling solutions</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Uptime Optimization:&nbsp;Monitor&nbsp;and track equipment performance metrics using data analytics;&nbsp;identify&nbsp;bottlenecks and downtime causes, then implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to maximize operational availability</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Evaluate and select equipment suppliers and vendors based on reliability, performance, and business needs; oversee installation, commissioning, and ongoing performance of both internally designed and vendor-supplied equipment</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrate extreme ownership of projects through their entire lifecycle while balancing multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"33555