Production Coordinator New Los Angeles, CA

K2 Space; Mississippi; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering space startup as a Production Coordinator, where you'll manage parts through all stages of production and collaborate with engineers and technicians. This role is crucial in ensuring smooth operations in a fast-paced environment focused on building high-powered spacecraft. Enjoy a competitive hourly rate and comprehensive benefits while contributing to groundbreaking projects in space development.

Benefits

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in production manufacturing.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems like SAP or Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Track and manage parts through all stages of production.
• Collaborate with teams to support daily execution and remove blockers.
• Maintain lineside inventory levels through regular audits.

Skills

Inventory Management

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Technology

Tools

MRP/ERP Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

K2 Space is building large, high-powered spacecraft for the next generation of space development. Backed by Lightspeed Venture Partners, Altimeter Capital, and many others ($180M raised to date) , we intend to mass produce the highest-powered satellite platforms ever built for missions across LEO to Deep Space.

The rise of launch vehicles like Falcon 9 and Starship enables the move from an era of mass constraint to one of mass abundance. We believe this new era requires spacecraft with a fundamentally different design in order to fully utilize the massive rockets coming to market.

We’re a team that believes the future lies in building large, high-powered satellites that can handle multiple orbits. This is a necessity if we ever want to develop the solar system, and become a Kardashev Type II (K2) civilization.

If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and you're excited about contributing to the success of a groundbreaking Series B space startup, we’d love for you to apply.

The Role

You will play a critical role working across Engineering, Supply Chain, and Production teams to ensure our satellite components flow smoothly between Quality, Production, and Test areas. You will support daily execution, identify and resolve blockers, keep our high-performance production lines moving, all whilst maintaining quality standards and alignment with schedule goals.

Responsibilities

• Track and manage parts through all stages of production, including procurement, kitting, assembly, test, and integration
• Assist in planning and staging material for production builds, and efficiently identify and resolve part readiness issues prior to build start
• Collaborate with Technicians, Engineers, and Production Managers to support daily execution and remove blockers
• Support setup and optimization of lineside inventory by coordinating with Supply Chain and Production teams to stage parts at the point of use
• Maintain and monitor lineside inventory levels through regular audits, compiling dashboard reports, restocking schedule, and ERP/MRP reports
• Perform de-kitting and coordinate return to stock or return to vendor processes
• Reconcile BOM discrepancies and assist in correcting system data in ERP/MRP tools
• Support flight component receiving, kitting, and shipping operations as needed
• Manage physical and digital library of calibrated tools in production areas

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification
• 3+ years of experience handling parts in a production manufacturing environment
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Warp Drive etc.)

Nice to Have

• Strong computer skills, familiar with the full suite of Microsoft Office products
• Demonstrated inventory experience in a high paced environment
• Experience in aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic manufacturing environments
• Experience operating forklifts and other material handling equipment
• Experience working with data tools (e.g., Tableau, Excel, or similar)
• APICS certification
• Bachelor’s degree in a business or technology field

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. unassisted

Compensation and Benefits:

• Hourly pay range for this non-exempt role is $24 – $30 + equity in the company
• Compensation will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level
• Comprehensive benefits package including unlimited paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks

If you don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged!

If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.

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