Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Tool & Die Machining - 2nd Shift

<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">SR. MANUFACTURING ENGINEER, TOOL &amp; DIE MACHINING – 2</span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-fontsize="12">ND</span></span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;SHIFT</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">&nbsp;</span></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.</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;managing a technical project for the development and qualification of all equipment,&nbsp;tooling&nbsp;and manufacturing process technologies necessary to produce plastic injection molds and high pressure die cast tools. The correct individual will bring an open mindset, challenge the status quo with regards to traditional vs. emerging technologies and&nbsp;utilize&nbsp;a logical and disciplined approach to evaluate and select the correct set of solutions.</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-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Develop machining capability in-house for the tool &amp; die team and deliver high-quality precision piece parts&nbsp;required&nbsp;to build internal tooling</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Analyze piece parts and assemblies for DFM to ensure that the parts are&nbsp;optimized&nbsp;for manufacturing and assembly</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Create collaborative business plans with design engineering, upstream production, and support teams and develop and&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;positive supplier/customer relationships</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Work between manufacturing and design engineers, machinists, technicians, and quality personnel to ensure processes are robust and any production problems are quickly solved</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Implement machining process controls that allow parts to run ‘lights out’.&nbsp;Leverage latest technologies and programming strategies to reduce in-cycle intervention</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Identify, recommend,&nbsp;procure, and install machine shop equipment as well as ensure all equipment is thoroughly&nbsp;maintained&nbsp;and calibrated</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Responsible for cost optimization and cost reducti