SpaceX · 13 hours ago
Operations Engineer (Infrastructure)
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$95K/yr - $115K/yr
2+ years expSpaceX 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. As an Operations Engineer, you will design, build, and activate advanced manufacturing facilities, focusing on process flow, project planning, and departmental metrics.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop internal visual standards for internal work boards, JIRA queuing, PowerBI dashboards, and department workflow
Support department continuous improvement projects such as new process rollouts/standardization
Integrate with all levels of the business to understand current workflows and identify systematic gaps
Define and develop department-level metrics & associated dashboards that quantify the health of our operations and influence change
Conduct in-depth analyses through SQL queries and other data analysis methods to dive into problems and identify trends for decision making, following the rules of clear visual indicators and linear flow
Create reports, tools, and standardized metrics for operational measurements and improvements
Develop automation that mitigates business risk or creates efficiencies within the SpaceX factory
Conduct department wide operations audits that streamline the repair and maintenance and construction engineering teams
Maintenance program enhancement – increase attention on poor-health hardware and descope unnecessary work
Implement construction management or maintenance tools (software or hardware) to reduce wasted effort by engineers and techs
Site services analysis to ensure smart spending on contracts such as custodial, utilities, waste, etc. and roadmap to improve
Build communication tools and reports targeted at factory workcell directors to improve communication and facilitate customer service
Standardize material library and procurement process to reduce project lead times
Drive alignment with maintenance and construction teams at other SpaceX sites across the country to reduce duplicated work
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
2+ years of experience in operations/process improvement (internship experience qualifies)
Experience with Excel, SQL, or Python
Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed, including occasional short-notice domestic travel
Preferred
Previous experience working in a manufacturing, supply chain, or production environment
Proficiency with statistics, data analysis, data visualization, and cost benefit analysis
Experience with CAD software, ArcGIS, Archibus, Power BI, and JIRA
Familiarity with inventory, production, and capacity planning (including MRP/ERP systems)
Experience with lean, six sigma, and other related production principles
Experience or education in management science and engineering, operations engineering, operations research, or industrial engineering
Experience as a contributor to multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and communication skills
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
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Leadership Team
Bret Johnsen
CFO
Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
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