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CNC Specialist (NX CAM) - Blades & Vanes

SpaceX
Location
Bastrop, TX
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Materials Engineering - Core
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • High school diploma/equivalency certificate
  • 5+ years of CNC programming experience in NX
Nice to have
  • 7+ years of CNC programming in NX, including experience as a manufacturing engineer or lead programmer on blades/vanes
  • Demonstrated ownership of turbine blade or equivalent airfoil processes
  • Working knowledge of milling plus two or more of the following: grinding, sinker EDM, wire EDM, trailing-edge machining, laser drilling, and stem drilling
  • 5-axis mill airfoil work experience
  • IGT (or aero turbine) blades, vanes, or high-precision airfoils on superalloys
What the job really is

The CNC Specialist at SpaceX is responsible for programming and overseeing the machining processes for IGT blades and vanes, utilizing NX CAD/CAM software. This role involves a high level of autonomy and collaboration with various teams to ensure quality and efficiency in production, including troubleshooting and process improvement. The specialist will also design necessary fixtures and support the commissioning of new equipment in the Bastrop facility.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • High level of autonomy and ownership expected
  • Role involves physical demands such as lifting and standing
  • Travel to vendors for FAT may be required
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