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Posted May 15, 2026

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer (Starship Components Operations)

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Description: • Design and own factory and production area layouts that support clear visual indicators and linear flow. • Conduct job walks with vendors, negotiate pricing, and hold vendors to schedule. • Host process walks of production lines and identify process steps that can be deleted or simplified. • Execute complex projects quickly and cost-effectively. • Work hands-on and lead by example to drive rapid project completion. • Develop and improve systems and processes between production teams. • Build tools to analyze delivery, capacity, and cost problems to support production decisions. Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in physics or an engineering discipline. • 5+ years of mechanical design or hands-on manufacturing experience; internships and project teams may qualify. • Process engineering experience, including project management, capacity modeling, process mapping, and layouts. • Experience with inventory, production, and capacity planning, including MRP/ERP systems. • Experience as an industrial, operations, process, or manufacturing engineer in a developmental manufacturing environment. • Experience with industrial facilities such as HVAC, gases, electrical, and structural/foundations. • 5+ years of experience using Excel, SQL, or Python/R for analysis or modeling dynamic systems. • Experience with lean, six sigma, and related production principles. • Ability to work across teams and skill sets to find the simplest and best solution. • Ability to stand for long periods, stoop and bend as needed, and travel or work long hours/weekends when necessary. • Must meet ITAR requirements and be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or otherwise eligible for required U.S. Department of State authorizations. Benefits: • Pay range of $130,000 to $180,000 per year. • Eligibility for long-term incentives, including company stock or long-term cash awards. • Potential discretionary bonuses and access to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage. • 401(k) retirement plan. • Short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance. • Paid parental leave. • 3 weeks of paid vacation, 10 or more paid holidays per year, and paid sick leave in accordance with company policy. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job