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Full-Time

Production Engineer

Posted on 7/19/2023

The Boring Company

The Boring Company

201-500 employees

Constructs underground tunnels for urban transportation

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Junior, Mid

Bastrop, TX, USA

Category
Software Engineering
Required Skills
CAD
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, mechatronics, or manufacturing engineering
  • 2+ years of experience in an automotive, aerospace, or industrial manufacturing environment
  • Machine shop skills (experience with CNC, multi-axis milling, turning machines etc)
  • Experience supporting a production machine shop
  • Design of hydraulic/pneumatic fixtures for unattended production processes
  • Lean manufacturing training or experience
  • CAD experience (NX & Teamcenter a plus)
  • Experience with capacity modeling, process mapping and fault analysis
  • Root cause analysis and corrective action experience
  • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) experience
  • Position may require extended hours and weekend work
  • Willing to travel to job sites as required to commission & develop new designs, as well as troubleshoot and problem solve existing designs
Responsibilities
  • Implement an inventory management system to ensure the parts are never lost and don't block production
  • Create material flow system to efficiently transfer material, parts and kits through production
  • Maintain master production schedule and release work orders to ensure timelines are met
  • Study part drawings to identify the optimal manufacturing method for each component before entering production. Estimate/track machine time for parts to improve resolution of schedule
  • Understand capabilities of each machine in the shop, provide feedback to design engineers to make parts faster, cheaper, and of higher-quality
  • Perform capacity analysis of the various shops, and make recommendations to increase production rate and implement improvements
  • Identify integration bottlenecks and implement process improvements to increase rate
  • Study supply chain and make recommendations for strategic in-sourcing

The Boring Company focuses on improving urban transportation by building underground tunnels to reduce traffic congestion. Its main product is a network of subterranean tunnels that allow for quick, direct travel between points without the disruptions of surface traffic. The company uses advanced tunneling technology, such as the Prufrock Tunnel Boring Machine, which can dig tunnels at a rate of one mile per week, making the process faster and more cost-effective than traditional methods. Unlike competitors, The Boring Company emphasizes the construction of weatherproof tunnels that do not interfere with existing infrastructure. Its goal is to create efficient transportation solutions that can scale with city growth, ultimately enhancing urban mobility and reducing congestion.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$913M

Headquarters

Bastrop, Texas

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

17%

1 year growth

25%

2 year growth

52%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The Boring Company's innovative technology and rapid tunneling capabilities position it as a leader in urban transportation solutions, potentially transforming city infrastructure.
  • The successful implementation of the Vegas Loop and future projects could lead to widespread adoption of their tunneling solutions, driving significant revenue growth.
  • The company's recent share sale at a 22% higher valuation indicates strong investor confidence and financial health.

What critics are saying

  • Safety violations in their Vegas tunnel project could lead to regulatory scrutiny and potential project delays.
  • Environmental violations in Texas may result in legal consequences and damage to the company's reputation.

What makes The Boring Company unique

  • The Boring Company leverages its proprietary Prufrock Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM), which significantly outpaces traditional tunneling methods in speed and cost-effectiveness.
  • Their focus on subterranean transportation solutions, such as the zero-emissions Loop system, sets them apart from traditional above-ground transportation infrastructure companies.
  • The company's ability to integrate tunneling solutions for both transportation and utilities offers a versatile approach to urban infrastructure development.

Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision coverage

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Competitive equity

INACTIVE