At a glance
- Experience
- 2+ years experience
- Location
- Starbase, TX
About the role
- Work as part of an elite team building and improving mechanical systems and tooling operations at Starship manufacturing and launch facilities.
- Directly contribute to the success of the Starship program and all test flights and missions.
Responsibilities
- Use in-depth familiarity of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to interpret blueprints at all assembly levels.
- Collect geometric data using laser tracker through model-based software such as Verisurf.
- Discern how best to establish a reference system for the current task then apply it and install it both on and off the part.
- Provide analysis of collected data and evaluate it to provide direction for remaining tooling operations.
- Integrate process monitoring with fabrication processes to locate welding and machining details.
- Apply the fabrication process on large structures and understand the environmental effects such as free states, temperature swings, and weld shrinkage.
- Effectively communicate to fabricators, machinists, assemblers, engineers, and other parties as required.
- Ensure operations can be performed safely while meeting SpaceX quality standards.
- Maintain an orderly environment that retains maximum utility for all team members.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency certification
- 2+ years of millwright, machining or industrial mechanic experience
- 2+ years of professional experience working with laser trackers or other 3D measurement equipment
- Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed
Preferred qualifications
- Associate degree in applied science
- 2+ years of experience with metrology software (Verisurf or equivalent)
- Experience analyzing data and generating data reports
- Experience using inspection tools and equipment such as, micrometers, gauge blocks, dial indicators, height gauges, optical comparators, profilometers, and CMM
- Experience with Leica laser trackers
- Strong understanding of geometric relationships
- Understanding of the manufacturing process of large structures from concept to completion
- Ability to precision locate machines and details in extreme environments
Skills
- Verisurf
- Leica
- GD&T
- CMM
