PRODUCTION SCHEDULER, PRECISION MACHINING (STARLINK)As a Production Scheduler within the SpaceX Precision Machining 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 scheduling within a machine shop environment, with the desire and capability to take on new challenges.
RESPONSIBILITIES:- Work with production and engineering to own machining cell scheduling
- 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 activities
- Support 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
- 2+ years of manufacturing scheduling experience
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: - Bachelor's degree
- 4+ years of scheduling experience in a machine shop environment
- 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
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:Pay Range:
Level 1: $82,000.00 - $95,000.00
Level 2: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
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. a7 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
