Operations Construction Specialist - Starship

• Design factory and production area layouts following the rules of clear visual indicators and linear flow principles
• Detail oriented and highly organized through clear documentation, communication, and project management
• Conduct job walks with vendors, negotiate prices, and hold vendors to schedule
• Drive execution with vendors, production teams, and other stakeholders
• Host process walks of production lines, and ask questions to delete or simplify process steps and kick off changes
• Work as part of a team to develop and manage production strategy to mitigate future production risks and seize emerging opportunities to improve quality, output, safety, and cost
• Identify operational challenges within the organization, determine root cause, and develop appropriate solutions
• Actively develop system and process improvements within and between production elements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline OR 2+ years of experience working in a hands-on technical environment in lieu of a degree

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in an engineering, math or science discipline
• Process engineering experience including project management, capacity modeling, processing mapping, and layouts
• Experience with inventory, production, and capacity planning (including MRP/ERP systems)
• Experience using Excel, SQL, or Python/R for analysis on modeling dynamic systems
• Experience with lean, six sigma, and related production principles
• Experience as a contributor to multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook)
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), teamwork, and organizational skills
• Organized and self-driven, capable of working independently with little direction in a fast paced/cross-functional environment

• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones
• This is a hands-on position that will require standing for long durations of the day and directly interacting with other team members and hardware on the floor
• Must be able to travel - up to 10% work week travel may be required to other sites
• Must be able to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
• This position is based in Hawthorne, CA and requires being onsite - remote work not considered

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

• Level 1: $33.00 - $39.00/hour
• Level 2: $37.00 - $44.00/hour        
• Level 3: $41.00 - $50.00/hour                

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.