Sr. Operations Engineer, Starship Production

Who you are

You have 5+ years of experience in operations engineering, particularly in high-volume production environments. Your expertise includes developing factory design plans and optimizing production processes to ensure efficiency and quality. You are skilled in data analysis and can leverage this to drive improvements in production strategies. You have a strong understanding of manufacturing execution systems and inventory management, enabling you to define new business processes that enhance operational effectiveness.

You are a subject matter expert in production processes and systems, capable of troubleshooting complex issues and implementing solutions that mitigate risks. Your collaborative nature allows you to coordinate effectively with internal teams and external contractors, ensuring that production goals are met on time. You are detail-oriented and have a knack for creating accurate floor layouts and capacity studies that support production rate objectives.

Desirable

Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies and methodologies is a plus. Familiarity with configuration management and material traceability will enhance your ability to contribute to the team. A background in aerospace or automotive production environments will be beneficial, as will any experience with process control systems.

What you'll do

In this role, you will develop and manage production strategies that align resources with tasks to optimize output and quality. You will be responsible for creating factory design plans that include production line layouts and building requirements. Your ownership of accurate floor layouts and capacity studies will be crucial in ensuring on-time product delivery. You will work closely with various teams to identify and seize opportunities for improving safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness in production.

You will define and implement new business processes for high-volume production, focusing on areas such as manufacturing execution, inventory management, and nonconformance resolution. Your role will involve acting as a subject matter expert, enabling complex data gathering and problem-solving across multiple production processes. You will coordinate and schedule work with internal teams and external contractors, ensuring that all production activities are aligned with strategic goals.

What we offer

At SpaceX, you will be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to making humanity an interplanetary species. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will work in a dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact the future of space exploration. Join us in our quest to enable human life on Mars and beyond.