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SpaceX · 5 hours ago

Operations Engineer (Starlink Production)

Bastrop, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars, and they are seeking an Operations Engineer for their Starlink project. The role involves designing processes and systems for factories to produce millions of Starlink user terminals and managing production quality and efficiency.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop user terminal production factory design on a physical and digital level, including building requirements, facility resources, and part flow to meet production rate of millions of units/year

Ownership of floor layouts, capacity studies, and product flow analysis to ensure on-time product delivery

Coordinate and schedule construction activities with internal SpaceX teams and external general/sub-contractors

Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets for capital projects, monitoring progress and addressing deviations in real time

Define new business processes and systems for high volume production, including manufacturing execution, inventory management, nonconformance resolution, configuration management, material traceability, process control, and maintenance

Act as subject matter expert in multiple Starlink production processes and systems, enabling complex data gathering, troubleshooting, and problem solving

Implement data acquisition and tracking for production and quality metrics, as well as environmental, testing, and safety controls

Assist production/engineering leadership team to identify trends and opportunities for optimizing product output, quality enhancements, and cost of manufacturability

Consistently contribute effort, leadership, and creative thinking to solving complex problems in a collaborative fashion and under tight deadlines

Collaborate across disciplines including Engineering, Production, Test, Inventory, Quality, Supply Chain, and Customer Experience to ensure efficiency and consistency across the organization

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringHigh-volume ProductionProject ManagementAutoCADSQLLean EngineeringSix SigmaAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, software, industrial, or other engineering discipline

1+ years of experience in manufacturing or industrial project management (collegiate extracurricular engineering projects such as lab projects, Formula SAE, Baja SAE, Design Build Fly team, competitions, or internships qualify)

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

Must be willing to travel up to 10%

This position is based in Bastrop, TX 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

High-volume production experience (consumer goods, automotive, etc.)

Project management experience, particularly related to creating or overhauling cross-functional business processes in a high-volume manufacturing environment

Experience working with contractors on infrastructure projects across multiple disciplines

Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure

Experience working with AutoCAD or Revit models

Knowledge of database structures and SQL

Understanding of lean engineering and Six Sigma concepts and their application

Experience with production automation and tooling

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience analyzing large datasets and communicating conclusions

Experience supporting production of complex electro-mechanical systems in high volume work centers and/or during production ramp-up

Ability to identify customer needs, gather requirements, and execute independently

Creative approach to problem solving and exceptional analytical skills

Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment that includes working with changing needs and requirements