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SpaceX · 4 hours ago

Operations Engineer (Fluids)

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$95K/yr - $115K/yr

1+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Operations Engineer role will support the Falcon Precision Tube Fabrication Shop by optimizing production processes and leading cross-functional teams to solve complex operational challenges.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop tools to analyze delivery, capacity, and cost problems, informing decisions for production, supply chain, and operations

Work as part of a team to develop and manage production strategy to mitigate future production risks and seize emerging opportunities to improve safety, quality, output, and cost

Define and develop department-level metrics that quantify the health of our operation, and influence change to positively impact production deliveries

Produce data visualizations using both Grafana and Power BI software tools. Produce complex ad-hoc queries and reports to steer the production organization

Develop process flow models to analyze production system behavior and provide solutions to production risks and bottlenecks

Identify operational challenges within the organization, determine root cause, and implement appropriate solutions to achieve aggressive rate targets

Develop and track key performance measures, and identify decision points and actions to optimize production to meet demand

Actively develop system and process improvements within and between production elements

Collaborate with cross-departmental partners in supply chain, engineering, operations, and planning groups to synchronize efforts

Qualification

ExcelSQLPython/RLean manufacturingData analysisManufacturing experienceProject managementCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

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

1+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, consulting, or internship role

Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed

Must be willing to travel up to 5-10%

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

Preferred

On-the-floor manufacturing experience breaking bottlenecks and improving production flow

2+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, or consulting role

Familiarity with and practice applying lean manufacturing methodologies

Experience with scheduling, prioritization, and material planning in a manufacturing environment

SQL proficiency (i.e. advanced joins, views/table distinctions, and basic query optimizations)

Proficient in at least one analytics language (ex. Python)

Understanding of database structures, query optimizations, and ETL development

Start-up, consulting, or other demonstrated experience in high-growth, fast-paced, rapidly changing environment

Strong project management and self-directed prioritization skills

Exceptional ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences at all organizational levels

Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships across disciplines and with multiple levels of management

Experience performing data analysis on manufacturing systems (e.g. Manufacturing Execution Systems, Enterprise Resource Planning)

Master's degree in engineering, operations management, computer science, management information systems, statistics, mathematics, or similar technical discipline