Operations Engineer (Facility Operations)

Xai
Memphis +1 more

Who this role is best for

Best suited to process-oriented engineers with data analysis experience working in critical manufacturing or data center environments.

Best fit for

  • Process-oriented engineers with data analysis experience in manufacturing or data centers
    — “process flow, project planning, and detailed department-level metrics and dashboards
  • Candidates who thrive in flat, initiative-driven organizations with hands-on expectations
    — “flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission
  • Individuals comfortable with cross-functional collaboration and strategic communication
    — “Integrate with all levels of the business to understand current workflows and identify systematic gaps

Things to consider

  • Requires direct engagement with factory workcell directors and cross-site coordination
    — “Build communication tools and reports targeted at factory workcell directors
  • Candidates must be able to work in both data center and construction environments
    — “Conduct department wide operations audits that streamline the repair and maintenance and construction engineering teams

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with SQL, Power BI, and JIRA in process improvement contexts
    — “Conduct in-depth analyses through SQL queries and other data analysis methods
  • Showcase examples of standardizing workflows or creating operational dashboards
    — “Develop internal visual standards for internal work boards, JIRA queuing, PowerBI dashboards
  • Emphasize cross-functional collaboration and communication tool development
    — “Integrate with all levels of the business to understand current workflows
  • Demonstrate ability to reduce lead times through procurement and material library standardization
    — “Standardize material library and procurement process to reduce project lead times
  • Showcase experience with lean or Six Sigma methodologies in operations improvement
    — “Experience with lean, six sigma, and other related production principles
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Mid

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What success looks like

  • Developed internal visual standards for work boards and dashboards
  • Conducted operations audits to streamline repair and maintenance
Typical background
Bachelor’s degree in engineering1+ years of experience in operations/process improvement

Skills & requirements

Required

Process ImprovementProject PlanningData AnalysisSQLPowerbiJiraExcel

Preferred

CAD SoftwareArcgisArchibus

Stack & domain

ExcelSQLPythonCommunicationData CenterManufacturing

About the role

Original posting from Xai via Greenhouse

SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a member of the facility operations team, you will apply your knowledge, experience, and creativity to help design, build, and activate some of the world’s most technically advanced data center facilities. Process flow, project planning, and detailed department-level metrics and dashboards all fall under the scope of this role. If you like strategic planning, juggling many different priorities, improving processes, and spending your time in a dynamic work environment, then this team may be for you! 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop internal visual standards for internal work boards, JIRA queuing, PowerBI dashboards, and department workflow

Maintenance program enhancement – increase attention on poor-health hardware and descope unnecessary work

Support department continuous improvement projects such as new process rollouts/standardization

Integrate with all levels of the business to understand current workflows and identify systematic gaps

Define and develop department-level metrics & associated dashboards that quantify the health of our operations and influence change

Conduct in-depth analyses through SQL queries and other data analysis methods to dive into problems and identify trends for decision making, following the rules of clear visual indicators and linear flow

Create reports, tools, and standardized metrics for operational measurements and improvements

Develop automation that mitigates business risk or creates efficiencies within the SpaceX factory

Conduct department wide operations audits that streamline the repair and maintenance and construction engineering teams 

Implement construction management or maintenance tools (software or hardware) to reduce wasted effort by engineers and techs

Site services analysis to ensure smart spending on contracts such as custodial, utilities, waste, etc. and roadmap to improve

Build communication tools and reports targeted at factory workcell directors to improve communication and facilitate customer service

Standardize material library and procurement process to reduce project lead times

Drive alignment with maintenance and construction teams at other SpaceX sites across the country to reduce duplicated work

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline

1+ years of experience in operations/process improvement (internship experience qualifies)

Experience with Excel, SQL, or Python

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Previous experience working in a critical manufacturing, data center, or production environment

Proficiency with statistics, data analysis, data visualization, and cost benefit analysis

Experience with CAD software, ArcGIS, Archibus, Power BI, and JIRA

Familiarity with inventory, production, and capacity planning (including MRP/ERP systems)

Experience with lean, six sigma, and other related production principles

Experience or education in management science and engineering, operations engineering, operations research, or industrial engineering

Experience as a contributor to multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Excellent written and communication skills

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Source: Xai careers (Greenhouse)

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