Material Flow Engineer

Who you are

You have a strong background in material flow engineering with a focus on optimizing processes for efficiency and effectiveness. Your experience includes analyzing and designing material flow strategies that align with production goals, ensuring that operations run smoothly and cost-effectively. You are skilled in using data analytics to inform your decisions and improve material handling processes. You possess excellent problem-solving abilities and are adept at modeling and project management, allowing you to tackle complex challenges in a fast-paced environment.

You understand the importance of lean principles in material flow and have successfully implemented strategies that enhance operational excellence. Your ability to develop innovative solutions for material movement and storage is complemented by your experience in factory and warehouse layout planning. You are detail-oriented and capable of creating conceptual and detailed layouts that optimize inventory levels and streamline operations.

You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals. Your communication skills enable you to effectively convey complex ideas and strategies to stakeholders at all levels. You are committed to continuous improvement and are always looking for ways to enhance processes and drive efficiency.

Desirable

Experience with value stream mapping and a solid understanding of supply chain dynamics would be beneficial. Familiarity with advanced data analytics tools and methodologies can set you apart in this role. A background in aerospace or manufacturing industries is a plus, as it aligns with SpaceX's mission and operational needs.

What you'll do

As a Material Flow Engineer at SpaceX, you will be responsible for analyzing, designing, and optimizing the flow of materials at Starbase. Your primary focus will be on developing and implementing material flow strategies that support the production goals of the Starship program. You will work closely with various teams to ensure that material handling processes are efficient, safe, and cost-effective.

You will design and implement innovative strategies for material flow from receipt to the lineside, including any necessary reverse logistics. Understanding critical part flow categories will be essential as you develop specific plans to achieve significant scale in operations. You will utilize value stream mapping to ensure end-to-end process optimization, identifying bottlenecks and areas for improvement.

Your role will also involve factory and warehouse layout planning, where you will create conceptual and detailed layouts that align with targeted inventory levels. You will ensure that storage strategies are consistent across the supply chain, maximizing the desired part availability while minimizing waste.

Collaboration will be key in this position, as you will partner with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to drive operational excellence. You will leverage your project management skills to oversee the implementation of material flow strategies and ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.

What we offer

At SpaceX, you will be part of a mission-driven organization that is pushing the boundaries of space exploration. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will work in a dynamic environment where innovation is encouraged, and your contributions will have a direct impact on the future of humanity in space. Join us in our quest to make life multi-planetary.