Job Description

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, HEATSHIELD (STARSHIP)

The production coordinator ensures the on-time delivery of the heatshield for integration and testing.

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 within SpaceX

  • Promote workflow consistency and accuracy across the company while working to drive down internal logistics lead-time

  • Ensure parts are handled and protected properly and within SpaceX specifications

  • 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 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 uncertified 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+ years of experience supporting departmental administrative processes

    • PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Strong computer skills, familiar with the full suite of MS Office products

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • Experience in organizing files and documents

  • Experience in aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic manufacturing environments

  • SQL and Tableau experience

  • APICS certification

  • Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems

    • ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Available for at least one of the following shifts: 1st shift: 6 AM to 4:30PM
    3rd shift: 6 PM to 4:30 AM

  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted

  • Ability to stand for extended periods – 8+ hours

  • Must be available for overtime, all shifts, and weekend work as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility is required

  • Stand: Up to 6 hours per day 

  • Sit: Up to 3 hours per day

  • Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours or longer per day 

  • Overhead reach: Up to 1 hour per day 

  • Walk: Up to 6 hours per day 

  • Lift/Carry: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours or longer per day 

  • Climb (ladder/stairs): up to 1 hour per day 

  • Kneel/Crouch: up to 1 hour per day 

  • Upper body twist: Up to 6 hours per day 

  • Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees: 30 minutes or less 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 .

    • 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 . 

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