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Sr. Equipment Reliability Engineer Starship - SpaceX
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Senior Equipment Reliability Engineer focused on Starship’s crane systems, driving structural integrity, mechanical performance, and maintenance excellence using advanced reliability engineering practices.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Lead reliability engineering for Starship’s crane fleet, ensuring structural integrity and operational safety.
- Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs, reducing downtime and extending equipment life.
- Analyze failure data, perform root cause investigations, and recommend design or process improvements.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate reliability metrics into product development cycles.
- Document reliability findings, produce technical reports, and present recommendations to senior leadership.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Industrial Engineering (advanced degree preferred).
- 10+ years of experience in reliability engineering for heavy industrial equipment, with a strong background in crane systems.
- Proficiency in failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), reliability block diagrams, and statistical maintenance tools.
- Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and lead multidisciplinary projects in a fast‑paced environment.
Skills
mechanical engineering