Production Scheduler, Starlink Machining Operations

The role

You will identify, develop, and implement tactical and strategic schedules for the Starlink Machining Operations team. This role supports manufacturing targets for the Starlink satellite constellation.

What you will do

• Provide tactical and strategic long range scheduling expertise to the machining operations team
• Coordinate and review input from engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and business development to maintain master schedules
• Work across departments to mitigate schedule impact risks
• Ensure MRP dates align with current production needs
• Utilize scheduling applications to ensure work is scheduled and resources are allocated appropriately
• Prepare daily work schedules and track work progress
• Update and communicate project critical path schedules
• Support accuracy of internal logistics movement of critical work
• Push/pull work into the shop to improve lead times and meet schedule needs
• Identify and support improvement opportunities for yield, quality, safety, cost and efficiency

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• Bachelor’s degree OR 2+ years of manufacturing scheduling experience
• Must be available for all shifts, extended hours, and weekends as needed
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4+ years of manufacturing scheduling experience
• 2+ years of practical experience with ERP/MRP systems in a production environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Experience writing queries with SQL
• Familiarity with lean principles, six sigma and kaizen concepts
• Project management professional certification

Before you apply

• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

About the company

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The company was founded on the belief that a future where humanity explores the stars is more exciting than one where we are not.