Administrative professionals with logistics experience and familiarity with aerospace manufacturing will find this production coordination role at SpaceX, particularly in the Starship program, offers a chance to support high-stakes operations in a demanding environment.
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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.
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR (STARSHIP)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Monitor, track, and move parts as required through the company to ensure timely delivery to next production location
Push/pull physical movement of parts through receiving inspection, stock rooms, purchasing, production resources or any applicable work center
Promote workflow consistency and accuracy across the company while working to drive down internal logistics lead-time
Coordinate off-site processing of parts to ensure on-time delivery
Work with the planning, procurement, engineering, and production teams to ensure our MRP/ERP data is and remains clean and accurate
Assist with the resolution of incorrect system data, which is driving inappropriate demand, schedules, or could result in general failure
Update and utilize metrics to drive results as applicable with production personnel
Work with production supervisors and managers to ensure all metrics-driven action requirements are completed
Develop and maintain reports to highlight needs, deliverables and constraints as required for internal and customer use
Assist production leadership and project teams with action item updates
Support logistics process through innovative staging of workflow
Support management of material certifications as required – prevent use of un-certified materials
Support production and inventory personnel with “return to stock” and inventory purge actions
Support purchase requisition creation for scheduled contract work
Organize and maintain the physical and electronic library for production related tooling and calibration database
Support projects or productivity development activities within assigned production cells
Support assigned production cells with work order management activities
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
1+ year of experience in an administrative role
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
3+ years of experience supporting departmental administration processes
Strong computer skills, familiar with the full suite of MS Office products
Bachelor’s degree
Experience in organizing files and documents
Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems
Experience in aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic manufacturing environments
SQL and Tableau experience
APICS certification
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be available for all shifts (day shift, 6 AM - 6 PM or night shift, 6 PM - 6 AM), overtime and weekends as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility is required
Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. unassisted
Must be able to stand for extended periods – 8 hours minimum
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)