Production Scheduler, Starlink Machining Operations

SpaceX
Bastrop, TX
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mid-level manufacturing schedulers with ERP/MRP experience who thrive in hands-on production environments requiring flexible hours.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with tactical scheduling expertise in machining operations
    — “Provide tactical and strategic long range scheduling expertise
  • Professionals adept at cross-departmental coordination for schedule alignment
    — “Work across all departments to understand critical work requests

Things to consider

  • Must be available for extended hours including weekends
    — “Must be available for all shifts, extended hours, and weekends
  • Limited to U.S. persons due to ITAR regulations
    — “To conform to U.S. Government export regulations

How to stand out

  • Demonstrate concrete examples of reducing stagnation in production schedules
    — “Push/pull work into the shop to improve lead times
  • Highlight experience with lean principles in manufacturing settings
    — “Familiarity with lean principles, six sigma and kaizen concepts
  • Showcase SQL query skills for production data analysis
    — “Experience writing queries with SQL
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Mid Level

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What success looks like

  • optimized production schedules
  • reduced lead times
  • improved product yield
Typical background
manufacturing schedulingproduction planning

Skills & requirements

Required

Production SchedulingErp/mrp SystemsProject ManagementData AnalysisManufacturing Operations

Preferred

Lean PrinciplesSix Sigma

Stack & domain

Manufacturing SchedulingErp/mrp SystemsMicrosoft ExcelSQLLean PrinciplesSix SigmaKaizenProject ManagementManufacturing OperationsProduction Scheduling

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.

PRODUCTION SCHEDULER, STARLINK MACHINING OPERATIONS

Starlink, our revolutionary satellite constellation, will deliver low-latency broadband internet worldwide. As a Production Scheduler within the Starlink Machining Operations team, you will identify, develop, and implement tactical and strategic schedules to enable production to set and achieve manufacturing targets.

The ideal candidate will have a broad understanding of data analytics and manufacturing operations, with the desire and capability to take on new challenges to help enable our mission to Mars.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Provide tactical and strategic long range scheduling expertise to our machining operations team 

Coordinate and review input from engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and business development to support and maintain master schedules for tooling components using Microsoft Office or applicable software as required 

Work across all departments to understand critical work requests ahead and behind targets to mitigate schedule impact risks 

Work across all departments to ensure MRP dates align with current production needs 

Utilize scheduling applications and other applicable tools to ensure work is scheduled and prioritized accurately and efficiently, and resources allocated appropriately 

Prepare daily work schedules, track work progress, update and communicate project critical path schedules, and advise leadership of needed adjustments to daily work activities 

Support accuracy of internal logistics movement of critical work 

Push/pull work into the shop to improve lead times, reduce stagnation, and meet schedule needs 

Utilize production, operations planning, and engineering support to eliminate internal and external blockers to deliver product on time 

Remain abreast and knowledgeable regarding applicable facilities and manpower 

Lead efforts to uncover root-cause and develop permanent resolution on issues found during product builds as required 

Identify and support improvement opportunities for product yield, quality, safety, cost and team efficiency 

Develop and support efforts to streamline assigned components and automate production processes as applicable 

Organize and communicate the daily priorities to the supervisor and team as required 

Provide daily visibility, weekly status, and monthly reviews on schedule performance 

Create and leverage metrics using queries and Excel to highlight shortages and determine schedule risks 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

High school diploma or equivalency certificate 

Bachelor’s degree OR 2+ years of manufacturing scheduling experience 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

Bachelor’s degree 

4+ years of manufacturing scheduling experience 

2+ years of practical experience with ERP/MRP systems in a production environment 

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel 

Experience writing queries with SQL 

Familiarity with lean principles, six sigma and kaizen concepts 

Project management professional certification 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Must be available for all shifts, extended hours, and weekends as needed 

Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted 

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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