Operations Engineer, Material Flow (Starbase)

Overview

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.

Position

OPERATIONS ENGINEER, MATERIAL FLOW (STARBASE)

The supply chain team is responsible for the reliable sourcing, planning, procurement, warehousing, and transportation of all raw materials and components needed to build our revolutionary spacecraft and launch vehicles at rate. As a Material Flow Operations Engineer on the supply chain team, you would support strategic process development in supply chain by building a deep understanding of SpaceX systems and processes, identifying opportunities to drive efficiencies, and working with team members to execute on cross-functional projects. To be successful, you will need a passion for working with people to drive change, a willingness to roll up your sleeves and step into unknown situations, and a technical problem-solving mind that can quickly break down complex challenges into achievable actions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement innovative strategies for efficient material flow from receipt to the lineside and any reverse logistics required
• Using lean material flow principles and industry best practices, develop labor and equipment models to match the material flow strategies
• Develop cost effective and sustainable packaging solutions for use between vendors and SpaceX and within Starbase facilities
• Build relationships with cross-functional groups to identify, prioritize, and lead challenging projects to completion; take ownership for the success and sustainability of actions
• Pull and transform data to understand and communicate current activities, and build a business case for improvement efforts
• Develop existing and future state process flows
• Contribute to a systems roadmap and work with the software team to develop requirements for any necessary enterprise system changes
• Anticipate and identify challenges within the material flow and logistics value stream, determine root-cause failures, and develop appropriate solutions
• Develop, standardize, and continuously improve key process indicators and other operations metrics
• Develop policies, standards, processes, and documentation as necessary to ensure continued success and transferability after project completion
• Develop and implement conceptual and detailed layouts for material flow and storage to achieve targeted inventory levels

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PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

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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.

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