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.

OPERATIONS ENGINEER, STARSHIP PRODUCTION

At the forefront of SpaceX’s mission to make humanity an interplanetary species, Starship is the vehicle that will deliver humans to Mars and beyond. This operations engineering role will support production programs through strategic planning, optimization of production processes, and alignment of resources to tasks.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop factory design plans including production line layouts, building requirements, facility resources, and part flow to meet production rate
Ownership of accurate floor layouts, capacity studies, and product flow analyses to ensure on-time product delivery
Work as part of a team to develop and manage production strategies to mitigate future production risks and seize emerging opportunities to improve quality, output, safety, and cost
Define new business processes and systems for high volume production, including manufacturing execution, inventory management, nonconformance resolution, configuration management, material traceability, process control, and maintenance
Act as subject matter expert in multiple Starship production processes and systems, enabling complex data gathering, troubleshooting, and problem solving
Coordinate and schedule work with internal SpaceX teams and external general/sub-contractors
Implement data acquisition and tracking for production and quality metrics, as well as environmental, testing, and safety controls
Assist production/engineering leadership team to identify trends, opportunities, and best practices for optimizing product output, quality enhancements, and cost of manufacturability by spending time on the production floor
Consistently contribute effort, leadership, and creative thinking to solving complex problems in a collaborative fashion and under tight deadlines
Collaborate across disciplines including Production, Engineering, Test, Inventory, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure efficiency and consistency across the organization

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in industrial, mechanical, software, or other engineering discipline
5+ years of experience in production engineering, manufacturing or industrial project management

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

High volume production experience (automotive or similar)
Competency with CAD programs (AutoCAD, Revit, Siemens NX, or similar)
Experience with SQL databases
Experience with and understanding of Lean principles, Six Sigma concepts and applications, creative problem solving and project management methodologies
Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud or Procure file management systems
Experience with Bluebeam Revu
Experience with discrete event modeling software, statistical analysis, or operations research fields
Experience developing custom software, ERP/MES systems, and dashboards
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience analyzing large datasets and communicating conclusions
Experience supporting production start-up and production ramp periods
Able to contribute to and work well with multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams
Ability to identify customer needs, gather requirements, and execute independently
Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, high-stress, dynamic environment that includes working with changing needs and requirements
Demonstrated ability to communicate with and influence stakeholders in higher-level leadership

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to work extended hours, some nights and/or weekends when needed to meet major milestones
Must be able to travel - up to 5-10% travel may be required to other SpaceX facilities
This position is based in Starbase, TX and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
Stand: Up to 3 hours per day
Sit: Up to 6 hours per day
Push/Pull: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) Up to 15 minutes per day
Overhead reach: Up to 3 hours per day
Walk: Up to 3 hours per day
Lift/Carry: Up to 25lbs. (unassisted) Up to 15 minutes per day
Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 1 hour per day
Kneel/Crouch: N/A
Upper body twist: N/A
Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees: up to 30 minutes per day
Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, using an air purifying respirator, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description. Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review.

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 EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

Sr. Operations Engineer, Starship Production