Material Planner (Starlink) 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.
MATERIAL PLANNER (STARLINK)
This role is responsible for developing and maintaining a material movement system for the Starlink program with the ultimate goal of creating a production assembly model. This individual will serve as a liaison between engineering, fabrication, supply chain and material handling organizations to ensure that components and assemblies flow smoothly through the production and assembly process.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Collaborate with supply chain to maintain production schedules through assessing production demand and driving to mitigate material shortages
Work with inventory and material handling to execute inventory requests and procure parts for production
Iterate on instruction steps and material kitting strategy to drive towards optimum assembly order and reduce the probability of technician error
Interface with production supervisors to schedule builds and make adjustments based on material and resource availability
Maintain floor stock and work to adjust supply to reflect production needs
Support operation sequencing and implementation of part demand to streamline assembly and improve production timeline
Interface with engineers and technicians on the release of work orders for build and ensure that part demand is accurate and reflected accurately in inventory
Assist engineering and fabrication teams in incorporating redlines/edits to existing work instructions
Work with production customers for priority and schedule requirements
Communicate part status and estimated completion dates to leadership upon request
Actively support productivity improvement efforts and work to streamline processes
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate's degree in STEM discipline, OR 2+ years of experience working in a construction/manufacturing setting
1+ years of professional experience with manufacturing processes, including mechanical and/or electrical assemblies
1+ years of professional experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Experience interpreting engineering drawings and schematics
Experience in manufacturing planning or technical writing
Experience with 2D and 3D graphics and both raster-and-vector based image-editing software
Ability to work under tight deadlines and adapt quickly to changes in project direction
Experience with HTML, CSS, SQL, and JavaScript
ADDITIONAL REQUIRMENTS:
Position requires ability to work extended hours and weekends a
Schedule varies depending on site operational needs, flexibility required
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.
