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Sr. Tooling Design Engineer, Investment Casting

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars and is seeking a Senior Tooling Design Engineer to own the design and development of wax injection molds and ceramic core injection molds used to produce turbine blades and vanes. The role requires designing high-precision tooling from concept through production qualification while working closely with materials, casting, and manufacturing teams to improve yield, dimensional stability, and manufacturability.

Skills

  • High-precision mold and core design for wax and ceramic processes
  • Advanced GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis
  • Experience interpreting and applying injection molding simulations
  • Strong CAD skills for complex airfoil geometries
  • Knowledge of wax and ceramic material behavior and rheology
  • Understanding of investment casting shrinkage and distortion mechanisms
  • Design for manufacturability and vendor interfacing
  • Hands-on experience with mold tryouts and process development

Responsibilities

  • Design high-precision wax injection molds and ceramic core injection molds for complex turbine blades and vanes
  • Interpret and apply mold filling simulation results to optimize gating, venting, cooling, and shrinkage compensation
  • Model and account for multi-stage shrinkage (wax, ceramic, alloy) to meet dimensional and metallurgical requirements
  • Own tooling designs through concept, tryout, qualification, and production release
  • Collaborate with casting engineers, materials scientists, and vendors to troubleshoot tooling-related defects and improve yield
  • Apply advanced GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis to complex airfoil geometries
  • Support DFM initiatives to enable high-rate production while maintaining quality and cost targets
  • Interface with internal manufacturing teams and external tooling vendors to ensure successful production tooling implementation
  • Drive continuous improvement of tooling standards, materials, and maintenance practices

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related engineering discipline
  • Relevant coursework or experience in materials, casting, or precision tooling
  • Preferred: Master's degree in an engineering field (optional)

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off and holiday benefits
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Opportunities for career growth on high-impact hardware programs
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