Sr. Tooling Engineer, Plastic Injection Molding (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"> TOOLING ENGINEER, PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDING (STARLINK)</span></strong></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">SpaceX is developing a low-latency, broadband internet system to meet the needs of consumers across the globe. Enabled by a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites, Starlink will provide fast, reliable internet to populations with little or no connectivity, including those in rural communities and places where existing services are too expensive or unreliable.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Working directly in the materials engineering group, this position&nbsp;is responsible for&nbsp;the development, qualification, and implementation of all tooling and manufacturing process technologies required to deliver the right scalable solution at the right cost on time. The correct individual will bring an open mindset, challenge the status quo&nbsp;with regard to&nbsp;traditional vs. emerging technologies, and&nbsp;utilize&nbsp;a logical and disciplined approach to evaluate and select the correct set of solutions. The candidate will drive alignment between design, material, and process&nbsp;selection&nbsp;and will own the seamless integration of these processes into the overall process flow.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in consumer electronics product and tooling development with domestic as well as Asian suppliers, tooling material selection, resin selection, and qualification, high volume manufacturing, secondary processes, DOE experience and the ability to run multiple programs in parallel with excellent communication and collaboration skills.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">RESPONSIBILITIES:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead the development of new plastic injection tooling projects to meet a wide range of product performance and cosmetic requirements&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead and refine the design for manufacturing process by collaborating with supply management, product design, industrial design, and manufacturing engineering groups on material selection, design feasibility, and aesthetics of new plastic part and tooling designs&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Research and&nbsp;identify&nbsp;new materials, manufacturing technologies, and finish options&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Inform estimations of prototype and production manufacturing costs - tooling, secondary assembly, secondary finishing, and piece part&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Participate in supplier audits and final supplier&nbsp;selection&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"33555