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Sr. Production Control Scheduler (Dragon) at SpaceX

Cape Canaveral, FL, 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.

SR. PRODUCTION CONTROL SCHEDULER (DRAGON)

SpaceX is currently seeking talented individuals for a position on the Dragon spacecraft integration team as a production control scheduler. This role is responsible for providing both day-to-day tactical scheduling support as well as providing longer term strategic planning expertise to support our growing spacecraft fleet. Additionally, the role will serve as a liaison between all internal and external organizations to ensure that components and assemblies flow smoothly from production areas and external suppliers to meet stringent deadlines and quality standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide tactical scheduling and strategic long range planning expertise to our Dragon spacecraft integration teams

• Develop deep understanding of all aspects of Dragon spacecraft processing and constraints (with input from engineering, technician team, and hardware suppliers) to effectively coordinate, review, plan and schedule to develop and maintain integrated master plans (IMP) and integrated master schedules (IMS) for program using Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or applicable software as required based on part and planning availability

• Utilize our Factory Scheduler application and other applicable tools to ensure work is scheduled and prioritized accurately and efficiently, and resources allocated appropriately

• Prepare daily work schedules, track work progress, update project critical path schedules, and advise leadership of needed adjustments to daily work activities

• Perform schedule baseline change control, collection and tracking performance, critical path analysis and variance analysis as required

• Identify and support improvement opportunities for product yield, quality, safety, cost and team efficiency

• Serve as a liaison between vehicle campaigns to help prioritize competing needs for facilities and resources to achieve manifest requirements

• Provide coordination for large integration activities with support team resources as needed

• Provide daily visibility, weekly status, and monthly reviews on schedule performance

• Create and use tools using queries and Excel to highlight shortages, determine schedule risks and provide valuable insight to execution performance

• Maintain clear communication with both technician team and engineering team leadership

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

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

• 5+ years of professional experience in manufacturing scheduling, planning, or as an operations analyst

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree in business, supply chain, management information systems, computer science, finance, or engineering discipline

• 2+ years of experience with MS Office

• 2+ years of practical experience with ERP/MRP systems in a production environment

• 1+ years of experience using Microsoft Project or Smartsheet

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

• Experience writing queries with SQL

• Prior experience with spacecraft integration or launch vehicle integration

• Experience building dashboards in PowerBI, Tableau or other equivalent

• Familiarity with lean principles, six sigma and Kaizen concepts

• Project management professional certification

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral

• Must be available for all shifts, extended hours, and/or weekends as needed

• Must be able to stand for extended periods - 8 hours minimum

• Willing to travel for short or extended periods

• Ability to work around hypergolic propellants (MMH and NTO)

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:
  Cape Canaveral, Florida
• Company:
  SpaceX