Mechanical Engineer - Reliability (Falcon)

SpaceX, founded on the belief that humanity's future lies in space exploration, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for their Build Reliability organization. This role is crucial in ensuring the reliability of flight components and production assemblies for the Falcon program. As a Build Reliability Engineer, you'll collaborate with various teams, guiding hardware from design to operation. You'll use data to drive reliability improvements in manufacturing, test, and flight. The role requires a hands-on approach, working in the office, factory floor, and lab.

Key responsibilities include:

• Partnering with design and manufacturing teams to create quality plans for flight hardware
• Developing and implementing Lean test and inspection processes
• Monitoring product and process success during production ramp-up
• Conducting build quality reviews and identifying improvement opportunities
• Investigating failures and mitigating root causes
• Supporting continuous improvement on the shop floor

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (mechanical, aerospace, materials, manufacturing, chemical, or electrical engineering)
• 1+ years in manufacturing, quality, or design engineering (student projects or internships qualify)
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Enthusiasm for innovation and improving reliability in cutting-edge technology

This role offers exposure to SpaceX's mission of making humanity interplanetary, with the opportunity to work on advanced technologies and contribute to space exploration. The company provides competitive compensation, including potential stock options and bonuses, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic work environment.