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Manufacturing Engineer, Injection Molding - Starlink

On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Experience

Qualifications

Proven experience in developing plastic injection molding manufacturing processes for hardware. Strong background in process development through parameter optimization, DOE experiments, and trials to create robust manufacturing processes. Experience in implementing plug-and-play processes for high-volume production (1M+ units annually). Ability to take ownership of production layout, optimizing material flow from receiving to processing. A track record of identifying and executing safety improvement projects. Experience in managing production line tooling, inventory, training, and ensuring alignment with the latest design configurations. Skilled in driving design for test (DFT) best practices and design for manufacturing (DFM) in collaboration with design and test engineers. Adept at identifying automation opportunities and assessing their return on investment. Proficient in collaborating with internal teams or vendors to develop and implement solutions on the production line.

About the job

About SpaceX and Starlink

SpaceX is working to make human life multiplanetary, with Mars as the long-term goal. The company develops and manufactures rockets, spacecraft, and advanced technologies to support this vision.

Starlink, a project by SpaceX, operates the world’s largest satellite constellation to deliver high-speed internet access globally. The team designs, builds, tests, and manages everything from satellites to consumer hardware and the software that connects it all. Millions of users already rely on Starlink, and the project continues to grow in reach and impact.

Role Overview: Manufacturing Engineer, Injection Molding

This role supports Starlink’s mission by focusing on plastic injection molding processes. The Manufacturing Engineer will maintain existing production lines and help scale new lines to full production, enabling millions of devices to reach customers’ homes.

Location

Bastrop, TX

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain current injection molding production lines for Starlink hardware.
  • Support the ramp-up of new injection molding lines to reach full production volume.
  • Apply engineering knowledge and creativity to solve manufacturing challenges and improve processes.

About the Team

The Starlink manufacturing group combines experience in rocket and spacecraft production with consumer hardware expertise. The team is committed to delivering reliable, high-quality internet hardware at scale, and is looking for engineers who can help expand Starlink’s capabilities for communities and businesses worldwide.

About Space Exploration Technologies Corp.

SpaceX is a pioneering aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company founded with the vision to revolutionize space technology, ultimately enabling human life on Mars. With groundbreaking advancements in rocket and spacecraft technology, we're not just dreaming of the stars—we're making it a reality.

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