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Mechanical Engineer, Insource Manufacturing (Starlink)

SpaceX· Materials Engineering - Starlink Mfg - BA
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Bastrop, TXFull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Mechanical engineer responsible for end-to-end ownership of critical manufacturing equipment and material handling systems in SpaceX Starlink production, focusing on robust design, optimization, and high-volume manufacturing with emphasis on reliability, efficiency, and scalability.

Responsibilities

  • Own manufacturing subsystems and equipment from conceptual design through fabrication, commissioning, and high-volume production ramp
  • Develop design criteria, collaborate on requirements with cross-functional teams, and drive system-level optimization
  • Perform failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), reliability modeling, and stress testing to predict and mitigate potential failures and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
  • Design and develop production equipment including structures, mechanisms, robot end effectors, automation systems, and material handling solutions
  • Uptime Optimization: Monitor and track equipment performance metrics using data analytics; identify bottlenecks and downtime causes, then implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to maximize operational availability
  • 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
  • Demonstrate extreme ownership of projects through their entire lifecycle while balancing multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment
  • Collaborate closely with design, manufacturing, and test teams to develop products and production processes in parallel
  • Solve complex, open-ended problems with an emphasis on speed of execution, efficiency, and scalability

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, materials, or other engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of experience with mechanical design, analysis, testing, or manufacturing (internship experience is applicable)
  • 1+ years of experience with CAD and FEA software packages

Skills

Required:Mechanical design and analysisCAD and FEA softwareCommunication
Nice to have:GD&TElectromechanical systemsManufacturing processesFMEA and reliabilityData analyticsProject ownership
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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