Process Specialist @ SpaceX

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SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

PROCESS SPECIALIST (STARLINK CUSTOMER OPERATIONS)

Starlink, our revolutionary satellite constellation, will deliver low-latency broadband internet worldwide. As a Process Specialist within the Starlink program, your role would identify opportunities for improvement, work closely with the related cross-functional and operational groups, and assist with bringing the resulting projects to completion. We are looking for problem solvers with a passion for creating simple, high-quality customer experiences, as well as improving processes. Ideal team members are highly autonomous individuals that excel in flexible environments; are steadfast in their efforts to sustain change; and bring clarity and smart decision-making to our leadership teams that drive the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Apply “the Algorithm” to streamline deletes process steps, and simplifies procedures. Improves workflows across teams and with customers
Coordinate and lead Customer Connections sessions ensuring that we are documenting participant observations and holding stakeholders accountable to fixing problems impacting customers
Serve as the first point of contact for executive escalations ensuring that customer problems are resolved with speed and that we are identifying and eliminating the root cause of the escalation
Triage active issues ensuring all relevant stakeholders are actively engaged to mitigate immediate impact of incident and we are tracking toward a systemic fix to the issue.
Design, implement, and measure A/B tests to action on the consumer base, resulting in conclusions on formal operational or system changes to implement at scale
Create strategies and solutions for internal customers, and communicates effectively with all parties involved in each exchange
Partner with software development, sales, finance, fulfillment, and enterprise account management to define and simplify cross-team handoffs
Create and manage tools to communicate schedule, identify critical path/dependencies, and track progress to customer operation goals
Identify and lead implementation of system enhancements and automations to improve the internal system interfaces; identifies gaps, and designs simple, and effective fixes
Routinely broadcasts status, milestones, and roadmap of projects to stakeholders
Lead multiple concurrent projects, communicating status, and risks to senior leadership

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree OR 4+ years of professional experience in customer operations, supply chain, production or manufacturing experience in lieu of a degree
2+ years of process improvement experience within a supply chain, production, customer operations or manufacturing environment

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Significant experience with tools and systems used to manage Starlink consumer customers
Significant technical knowledge of Starlink in at least one key area (examples: satellites, ground network, business operations, user terminals, etc.)
Ability to synthesize multiple unique requirements and suggest smart solutions, products or features
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience communicating with external and internal stakeholders
Experience running A/B tests
Data analysis skills in Excel, VBA, and/or SQL
Experience using Six Sigma or other lean manufacturing concepts
Workflow/process mapping experience, including using tools like MS Visio
Experience managing complex projects and assessing schedule dependencies, risks, and conflicts
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIRMENTS:

Must be available to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to support critical milestones or operations shifts
Some travel to SpaceX sites may be required

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

Level I: $78,000.00 - $95,000.00/per year
Level II: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year

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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected].

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