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SpaceX · 14 hours ago

Operations Analyst (Raptor)

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$90K/yr - $115K/yr

1+ years exp

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. The Operations Analyst (Raptor) will work hands-on with the production team to implement improvements and develop strategies and metrics to assess production health, ensuring efficiencies on the factory floor.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and implement state-of-the-art factory standards such as intuitive visual queuing, standardized lineside equipment, efficient space allocations, inspirational artwork, etc

Design and optimize factory layouts using SketchUp, ensuring linear product flow

Identify operational challenges within the organization, determine root cause, and develop creative and effective solutions

Actively perform continuous improvements for production processes, quality, faster build times, lower maintenance needs, project kitting, streamlined communication between teams, and feedback loops

Develop, track, and standardize key performance indicators that quantify production system health and drive appropriate action

Develop tools and reports to analyze delivery, capacity, cost problems for production, supply chain, and operations to guide decision-making

Develop process flow models to analyze production system behavior and synchronize output with other elements of the company

Conduct in-depth analyses of complex datasets using SQL and other relevant data tools to identify trends, diagnose issues, and develop data-driven solutions

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

Capture best practices of production systems, and manage organizational knowledge and lessons-learned

Qualification

SQLData analysisProcess optimizationExcelPython/RStatisticsContinuous improvementCommunication skillsProblem-solvingTeam leadershipSelf-motivated

Required

Bachelor's degree

1+ years of professional experience in manufacturing or industrial project management

Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying light weight such as materials or equipment (up to 15 lbs. unassisted)

Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends when needed to meet major milestones

This position is based in Hawthorne, CA and requires being onsite - remote work not considered

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

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, supply chain, management information systems, or computer science

1+ years of experience in using Excel, SQL, or Python/R for analysis or modeling dynamic systems

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

Technical knowledge and skills in coding and computer applications (e.g. MS Office Suite, VBA, Smartsheet, SQL, Confluence, JIRA, Power BI, CAD, etc.)

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

Experience as an industrial, operations, process or manufacturing engineer in a developmental manufacturing environment

Experience leading multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams working on strategic problems

Ability to develop and maintain strong internal and external supplier/customer relationships in a fast-moving and ever-changing environment

Strong track record of implementing continuous improvement efforts, ideally using problem solving frameworks including lean principles, six sigma, or Kaizen concepts

Remarkable problem-solving skills with a bias for speed and accuracy

Self-motivated, quick learner, and ability to prioritize efforts to meet customer and company goals

Excellent written and communication skills