Production Scheduler (Starship Mechanisms)

The role

This person will assist in production scheduling for a production work center. They will manage hardware allocation, monitor MRP systems, and implement scheduling automation for the Starship Booster Manufacturing department.

What you will do

• Assist in production scheduling for a given production work center.
• Create a rate-based schedule and track constraints for the next 6+ missions.
• Determine optimal hardware allocation between new and refurbished hardware.
• Set, track, and execute daily and weekly goals for the work center.
• Build relationships with internal suppliers for hardware needs and completion dates.
• Manage scheduling and prioritization of hardware at shared resources.
• Monitor MRP systems and use SQL Queries to identify hardware shortages.
• Identify and implement opportunities for increased scheduling automation.
• Conduct work-center level capacity analysis to mitigate schedule risk.
• Lead efforts to uncover root-cause and develop permanent resolution on issues found during product builds.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 1+ years of manufacturing scheduling, planning or operations; OR 3+ years of professional experience with manufacturing scheduling, planning or operations in lieu of a degree.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems in a production environment.
• Must be available for all shifts, extended hours, and/or weekends as needed.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods - 8 hours minimum.

Nice to have

• Remarkable problem-solving skills with a bias for speed and accuracy.
• Self-motivated, quick learner, and ability to prioritize efforts to meet customer and company goals.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong internal and external supplier/customer relationships.
• Technical knowledge and skills in coding and computer applications (e.g. MS Office Suite, VBA, Smartsheet, SQL, Confluence, JIRA, Power BI, etc.).
• Strong track record of implementing continuous improvement efforts, ideally using problem solving frameworks including lean principles, six sigma, or Kaizen concepts.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams working on strategic problems.
• Project management professional certification.

Benefits

• Company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Various other discounts and perks
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Paid sick leave

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 the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

About the company

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The company was founded on the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting.