Inventory Specialist (Starlink)

SpaceX
Redmond, WA
Career-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates comfortable with inventory control and material handling in a high-precision aerospace environment, with a preference for those who have experience in kitting and working with technical documentation.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with hands-on inventory experience in aerospace or electronics manufacturing
    — “Experience within the aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic fields”
  • Individuals who can manage inventory accuracy and perform cycle counts efficiently
    — “Verify all material received for conformity with accompanying paperwork”
  • Those who can operate inventory equipment and handle physical materials with precision
    — “Experience operate a forklift and other related inventory equipment”

Things to consider

  • Candidates must be available for early morning or overnight shifts, which may affect work-life balance
    — “Must be available for the one of the following shifts: 1st Shift: Monday to Friday (5:00 AM - 3:30 PM)”
  • The role requires physical stamina and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
    — “Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted”
  • Eligibility is limited to U.S. citizens or those with specific immigration statuses
    — “applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with kitting and SMT feeder tables in your resume and interviews
    — “Kitting and de-kitting SMT feeder tables”
  • Demonstrate proficiency with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle in your application materials
    — “ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, etc.)”
  • Showcase your ability to interpret technical drawings and parts lists in your application
    — “Ability to read, interpret, and work from layout drawings, mechanical/engineering drawings”
  • Emphasize your attention to detail and traceability practices, especially with serialized parts
    — “Issue material against approved paperwork such as affixing verification and traceability”
  • Include examples of managing inventory accuracy and ensuring compliance with procedures
    — “Maintain strict material handling practices in accordance with procedures”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Receive, store and issue raw material, parts, details and hardware to support shop operations
  • Maintain strict material handling practices
  • Perform picking function to make up necessary kits of parts, material and hardware
  • Verify all material received for conformity with accompanying paperwork
  • Manage LCR testing and component measurement
Typical background
1+ years of inventory control experienceExperience and understanding of inventory and kitting processesExperience operate a forklift and other related inventory equipment

Skills & requirements

Required

Inventory ControlKitting And De-kittingERP System ExperienceMaterial Handling PracticesCycle Counts

Preferred

AerospaceAutomotiveSemiconductorElectronic FieldsAbility To Read, Interpret, And Work From Layout Drawings, Mechanical/engineering Drawings, Assembly Procedures, Schematics And Parts List

Stack & domain

Inventory ControlKittingDe-kittingSMT Feeder TablesLCR TestingComponent MeasurementERP SystemMicrosoft Office (word, Excel, Outlook)Layout DrawingsMechanical/engineering DrawingsAssembly ProceduresSchematicsParts ListCommunicationProblem-solvingHousekeepingInventory ManagementSupply ChainAerospaceAutomotiveSemiconductorElectronic Fields

About the role

Original posting from SpaceX via Greenhouse

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.

INVENTORY SPECIALIST (STARLINK)

At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to 12M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer antennae that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact, and that work starts here with the Materials Management team.

The Inventory Specialist position supports the Starlink satellite factory. As Starlink continues to grow, we are expanding our inventory operation specifically for Starlink satellites. This role is specifically overseeing the Surface Mount Technology (SMT) area and will be responsible for completing putaways for inbound material, picking products for production, filling the lineside build locations with materials, putting finished goods into inventory, picking finished goods for customer orders, and ensuring inventory accuracy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Receive, store and issue raw material, parts, details and hardware to support shop operations

Store parts and materials in bins, VLMs, and racks, identifying part and stored location

Maintain strict material handling practices in accordance with procedures

Perform picking function to make up necessary kits of parts, material and hardware as required, ascertaining that all parts are available and accounted for in kit

Verify all material received for conformity with accompanying paperwork, checking for damage, correct part numbers, quantity and revisions

Issue material against approved paperwork such as affixing verification and traceability on required serialized parts before issuing. Validate lot trace

Abide by all procedures, desk instructions and standard operating documents

Manage LCR testing and component measurement

Kitting and de-kitting SMT feeder tables 

Manage schedule priorities and independently execute work to meet company deliverables while supporting the organization's goals and objectives 

Perform good housekeeping chores in area

Perform cycle counts

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Inventory control experience; OR a certificate, training, or course in supply chain, inventory, or receiving

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

1+ years of inventory control experience

Experience and understanding of inventory and kitting processes

Experience operate a forklift and other related inventory equipment

Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Experience within the aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic fields

Ability to read, interpret, and work from layout drawings, mechanical/engineering drawings, assembly procedures, schematics and parts list

ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, etc.)

Bachelor's degree in logistics or supply chain management

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be available for the one of the following shifts:

1st Shift: Monday to Friday (5:00 AM - 3:30 PM)

2nd Shift: Monday to Friday (3:30 PM - 2:00 AM)

Must be able to work overtime and/or weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines

Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted

Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:

Level 1: $22.00 - $25.00

Level 2: $24.50 - $29.00

Level 3: $27.00 - $32.50

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 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 EEOCompliance@spacex.com. 

Source: SpaceX careers (Greenhouse)

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