SpaceXPRODUCTION COORDINATOR (STARLINK AVIATION)
Production Coordinator responsibilities include monitoring and transporting parts through production flows, coordinating with receiving, stock rooms, purchasing, and work centers; ensuring proper handling per SpaceX specifications and managing off-site processing; collaborating with planning, procurement, engineering, and production teams to maintain accurate MRP/ERP data; resolving data inaccuracies; supporting inventory processes; generating reports and status updates; and innovating workflow staging.
SpaceX 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. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR (STARLINK AVIATION)
The Production Coordinator plays a vital role within SpaceX’s manufacturing and production teams. Production Coordinators support all production leadership staff to ensure the on-time delivery of components and assemblies for Starlink Aviation, Starlink Ground Mobility, and other Starlink Enterprise applications.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Monitor, track, and transport parts through production flows, including coordination across receiving, stock rooms, purchasing, and work centers.
- Ensure proper handling per SpaceX specifications and manage off-site processing for timely delivery.
- Collaborate with planning, procurement, engineering, and production teams to ensure MRP/ERP data remains accurate and up to date.
- Resolve system data inaccuracies to avoid disruptions in demand, scheduling, or operations, while managing material certifications to prevent the use of uncertified items.
- Support inventory processes such as returns and purges, create purchase requisitions as needed, and organize physical and electronic libraries for production tooling and calibration.
- Partner with supervisors to complete metric-driven actions, generate reports on needs, deliverables, and constraints, provide weekly status updates to leadership, and assist with action items.
- Innovate workflow staging to enhance logistics efficiency. Support productivity projects and manage work orders in assigned production cells.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
- 1+ years of coordination, inventory or scheduling experience in a manufacturing or administrative environment.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 3+ years of experience handling parts in a manufacturing setting.
- Experience in aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic manufacturing environments.
- Strong computer skills, familiar with the full suite of MS Office products.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Experience in organizing files and documents.
- Experience with MRP/ERP systems.
- SQL and Tableau experience.
- APICS certification.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be willing to work overtime, weekends as needed. Estimated shift hours: 1st Shift 5:30 AM to 4:00 PM
- Able to stand for extended periods – 8 hours minimum.
- Able to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range: Production Coordinator/Level 1: $22.00 - $25.00/hour Production Coordinator/Level 2: $24.50 - $29.00/hour Production Coordinator/Level 3: $27.00 - $32.00/hour
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, stock options, 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. Non-exempt Washington employees are eligible for sick leave in accordance with Washington's Sick Leave policies.
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. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.