Cost Optimization Manager, Hardware Programs

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Business Operations Manager to own cost improvement and unit economics for SpaceX hardware programs. You will analyze KPIs, develop cost models, and guide cross-functional decisions across Supply Chain, Engineering, Design, and Manufacturing to hit cost targets.

You will also drive profit improvements, optimize product development costs, and evaluate CapEx decisions while collaborating with leadership to advance SpaceX’s cost trajectory and strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, data science, physics, or other quantitative field.
• 4+ years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, product management, operations, FP&A, consulting, banking, or entrepreneurship.
• 2+ years of experience in Excel or programming.

Responsibilities

• Own Cost Improvement and unit economics for specific SpaceX hardware programs, including establishing and tracking should-cost and cost targets against plan.
• Analyze key performance indicators, especially cost per unit, revenue, cost of sales, operating expenses, and capital expenditures; includes developing complex cost models and decision-making tools
• Establish cost targets and guide Supply Chain, Engineering, Design, and Manufacturing decisions toward attainment of these targets (i.e., cost vs. performance tradeoffs)
• Track, report, and proactively manage profit improvement (e.g., design proposals, supply chain initiatives, manufacturing process changes) on existing and future products
• Drive cost optimization in product development for existing and future products with a focus on establishment and attainment of cost and revenue targets
• Evaluate major CapEx decisions, expansion plans, and business cases on automation, manufacturing scope, insource vs. outsource choices, and location
• Identify initiatives for improvement of SpaceX’s operational and cost trajectory, including developing, tracking, and executing business initiatives with SpaceX’s leadership

Skills

SQL

Python

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

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Analytical skills

Communication

Ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

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Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Business Operations Manager to own cost improvement and unit economics for SpaceX hardware programs. You will analyze KPIs, develop cost models, and guide cross-functional decisions across Supply Chain, Engineering, Design, and Manufacturing to hit cost targets.

You will also drive profit improvements, optimize product development costs, and evaluate CapEx decisions while collaborating with leadership to advance SpaceX’s cost trajectory and strategic objectives.