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Facilities Operations Engineer at SpaceX

Hawthorne, CA, United States

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.

FACILITIES OPERATIONS ENGINEER

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop tools to analyze delivery, capacity, and cost challenges for facilities operations in order to guide decisions

• Identify operational issues within the organization, determine root cause, and develop appropriate solutions

• Develop and track key performance measures for operational measurement and improvement, using software tools such as Microsoft Excel, JIRA, and Power BI

• Create reports and maintain regular reporting rhythms with leadership teams

• Develop system and process improvements within and between facilities groups

• Maintain accurate information and coordinate space planning decisions within and between campuses in Archibus

• Collaborate with cross-functional partners in supply chain, engineering, operations, and accounting groups to synchronize efforts

• Capture best practices, and manage organizational knowledge

• Lead multiple concurrent projects

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

• 2+ years of operations/process improvement experience

• Experience with Excel, SQL, Python, or R

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing, supply chain, or production environment

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

• Experience with CAD software, Archibus, Power BI, and JIRA

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

• Experience with lean, six sigma, and other related production principles

• Experience or education in management science and engineering, operations engineering, operations research, or industrial engineering

• Experience as a contributor to multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent written and communication skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed, including occasional short-notice domestic travel

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .

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 notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.

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• Location:
  Hawthorne, California
• Company:
  SpaceX