Starship Production Scheduler

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Production Scheduler for Starship Mechanisms in Hawthorne, CA. You will assist in developing rate-based schedules for multiple missions, coordinate with production teams, and manage hardware allocation across shared resources. Strong ERP/MRP experience and problem-solving skills are required.

You will drive schedule accuracy, communicate needs to suppliers, and analyze capacity to mitigate risks while aligning with customer requirements and mission timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years related experience.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems in a production environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in production scheduling for a given production work center and project long-term rate needs for the department.
• Create a rate-based schedule for hardware and track constraints across builds for 6+ missions.
• Collaborate with production teams to set, track, and execute daily/weekly goals respecting constraints.
• Build relationships with internal suppliers and communicate estimated hardware needs and dates.
• Manage scheduling and prioritization of hardware across shared resources and negotiate priorities with other departments.
• Monitor MRP systems and use SQL queries to identify shortages for upcoming builds.
• Identify and implement opportunities for scheduling automation within Starship Booster Manufacturing.
• Conduct capacity analyses to reduce schedule risk and lead improvement initiatives.
• Lead root-cause analyses on build issues to remove blockers and improve delivery.

Skills

Scheduling

SQL

Cross-functional

MS Office

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years related experience

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Production Scheduler for Starship Mechanisms in Hawthorne, CA. You will assist in developing rate-based schedules for multiple missions, coordinate with production teams, and manage hardware allocation across shared resources. Strong ERP/MRP experience and problem-solving skills are required.

You will drive schedule accuracy, communicate needs to suppliers, and analyze capacity to mitigate risks while aligning with customer requirements and mission timelines.