New Graduate Engineer, Manufacturing

About the Role

This role sits in Bastrop, TX, a high-rate SpaceX manufacturing site. You will work closely with Materials Engineering on the processes, tools, and cells that produce flight and production hardware across programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing processes from process development through high-volume production
• Design and run trials to set process windows; measure yield, scrap, cycle time, and capability
• Develop fixtures, jigs, and work instructions operators use on the floor
• Apply CNC, metrology, and GD&T on real hardware
• Partner with Materials Engineering to develop and test advanced materials and manufacturing processes for next generation hardware
• Troubleshoot process and equipment problems on the floor and close root cause
• Challenge assumptions and work to find simple solutions to complex problems

Examples of Processes

• High volume production processes such as injection molding, high pressure die casting, and stamping
• Tool and die – the dies (molds and tools) that make those processes possible in-house
• Advanced machining processes, including 5-axis, EDM, gundrilling and more
• Investment casting – blades and vanes tooling and related process work
• Metrology and quality – GD&T, inspection, and capability on production hardware
• Completely new, ground up, green-field projects! Speccing new hardware and equipment, owning commissioning and initial process development

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• 1+ years of experience with engineering projects (internship or extracurricular experience is applicable)
• Graduating in the class of 2026 or 2027
• Hands-on work with manufacturing such as CNC and assembly
• Solid understanding of GD&T, metrology (go/no-go, micrometers, CMM), and how parts fail (scrap, dimensional, tool wear)
• Experience with CAD (NX or SolidWorks) and production drawings
• Experience with DOE, SPC/Cpk, or structured process trials on hardware
• Exposure to production machinery (injection molders, die casters, CNC, EDM, motion systems)
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel to other SpaceX sites and/or vendors for significant/extended periods of time (~15% travel normally, more during urgent manufacturing and test campaigns)
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted
• Standing/walking for long periods of time
• Willingness to work long hours and weekends as necessary to accommodate manufacturing and test campaigns