On‑Site Operations Engineer, Starship Factory

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 117,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

3 weeks of paid vacation

Potential bonuses and stock options

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an Operations Engineer in Hawthorne, CA to lead efforts in optimizing production processes for the Starship program. The role involves strategic planning and development of efficient factory layouts, ensuring quality and safety while improving output.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 1 year of experience in manufacturing. This hands-on position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to work with multifaceted teams. Compensation includes a competitive salary, stock options, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional or internship experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of project management and production optimization.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage factory layouts for efficiency.
• Conduct negotiations and manage vendor relationships.
• Develop production strategies to mitigate risks and improve workflows.
• Implement process improvements using data-driven decisions.

Skills

Process engineering experience

Capacity planning

Data analysis

Experience with Excel

Experience with SQL

Experience with Python/R

Lean/Six Sigma principles

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Statistics software

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an Operations Engineer in Hawthorne, CA to lead efforts in optimizing production processes for the Starship program. The role involves strategic planning and development of efficient factory layouts, ensuring quality and safety while improving output.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 1 year of experience in manufacturing. This hands-on position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to work with multifaceted teams. Compensation includes a competitive salary, stock options, and comprehensive benefits.