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Operations Engineer (Starship Components)

SpaceX is building the technologies to enable human life on Mars and operates high-rate manufacturing for Starship and Super Heavy components. The Operations Engineer (Starship Components) will design factory layouts, optimize material and process flow, lead vendor and facility coordination, and implement rapid improvements on the production floor to support manufacturing of flow control devices and mechanisms.

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • 1+ years experience in a manufacturing or developmental manufacturing environment
  • Process engineering: project management, capacity modeling, process mapping, layouts
  • Experience with inventory, production, and capacity planning (MRP/ERP)
  • Analytical experience using Excel, SQL, or Python/R for modeling or analysis
  • Familiarity with industrial facilities (HVAC, gases, electrical, structural)
  • Knowledge of lean, Six Sigma, or related production principles
  • Ability to work hands-on on the factory floor and to travel or work extended hours

Responsibilities

  • Design and own factory and production area layouts emphasizing visual clarity and linear flow
  • Conduct vendor job walks, negotiate pricing, and manage vendor schedules
  • Host process walks to identify steps to delete or simplify and drive implementation of changes
  • Plan and execute complex factory build and expansion projects with minimal time and cost
  • Lead hands-on execution and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver projects rapidly
  • Develop tools and analyses for delivery, capacity, and cost to guide production decisions
  • Implement system and process improvements to improve part flow and throughput

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline required
  • Advanced degree in engineering or related field preferred (not required)

Benefits

  • Base salary within posted range plus eligibility for long-term incentives (stock or cash awards)
  • Potential discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan access and company-provided life and disability insurance
  • Paid parental leave, paid vacation accrual (about 3 weeks), and 10+ paid holidays
  • Paid sick leave and various employee discounts and perks
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SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, is an aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company aiming to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

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