Production Scheduler, Starlink Machining Operations

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is hiring a Production Scheduler for the Starlink Machining Operations team. The ideal candidate will develop and implement schedules to meet manufacturing targets while working collaboratively across various departments.

Responsibilities include providing scheduling expertise, coordinating inputs from engineering and manufacturing, and maintaining accurate schedules. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with a preference for candidates holding a Bachelor’s degree and experience in manufacturing scheduling.

This role requires flexibility in work hours and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree or 2+ years of manufacturing scheduling experience preferred.
• 4+ years of manufacturing scheduling experience ideal.

Responsibilities

• Provide tactical and strategic scheduling expertise.
• Coordinate and maintain master schedules for tooling components.
• Work across departments to understand and mitigate schedule risks.
• Prepare daily work schedules and update project timelines.

Skills

Data analytics

Manufacturing operations

Scheduling expertise

Microsoft Excel

SQL

Lean principles

Project management

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

PRODUCTION SCHEDULER, STARLINK MACHINING OPERATIONS

Starlink, our revolutionary satellite constellation, will deliver low-latency broadband internet worldwide. As a Production Scheduler within the Starlink Machining Operations team, you will identify, develop, and implement tactical and strategic schedules to enable production to set and achieve manufacturing targets.

The ideal candidate will have a broad understanding of data analytics and manufacturing operations, with the desire and capability to take on new challenges to help enable our mission to Mars.

Responsibilities

• Provide tactical and strategic long range scheduling expertise to our machining operations team
• Coordinate and review input from engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and business development to support and maintain master schedules for tooling components using Microsoft Office or applicable software as required
• Work across all departments to understand critical work requests ahead and behind targets to mitigate schedule impact risks
• Work across all departments to ensure MRP dates align with current production needs
• Utilize scheduling applications and other applicable tools to ensure work is scheduled and prioritized accurately and efficiently, and resources allocated appropriately
• Prepare daily work schedules, track work progress, update and communicate project critical path schedules, and advise leadership of needed adjustments to daily work activitiesSupport accuracy of internal logistics movement of critical work
• Push/pull work into the shop to improve lead times, reduce stagnation, and meet schedule needs
• Utilize production, operations planning, and engineering support to eliminate internal and external blockers to deliver product on time
• Remain abreast and knowledgeable regarding applicable facilities and manpower
• Lead efforts to uncover root-cause and develop permanent resolution on issues found during product builds as required
• Identify and support improvement opportunities for product yield, quality, safety, cost and team efficiency
• Develop and support efforts to streamline assigned components and automate production processes as applicable
• Organize and communicate the daily priorities to the supervisor and team as required
• Provide daily visibility, weekly status, and monthly reviews on schedule performance
• Create and leverage metrics using queries and Excel to highlight shortages and determine schedule risks

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• Bachelor’s degree OR 2+ years of manufacturing scheduling experience

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4+ years of manufacturing scheduling experience
• 2+ years of practical experience with ERP/MRP systems in a production environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Experience writing queries with SQL
• Familiarity with lean principles, six sigma and kaizen concepts
• Project management professional certification

Additional Requirements

• Must be available for all shifts, extended hours, and weekends as needed
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted

ITAR Requirements

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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 Affimative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].