Production Control Scheduler (Starlink Satellites)

A Production Control Scheduler is needed to work across departments to resolve schedule impacts, prepare schedules, and ensure efficient production.

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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.

PRODUCTION CONTROL SCHEDULER (STARLINK SATELLITES)

At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work across all departments to understand critical work requests ahead and behind targets and drive resolution to mitigate schedule impact risks
Work across all departments to ensure MRP dates align with current vehicle products and correct signals as necessary
Create and leverage metrics using queries and other reporting/visualization tools to highlight shortages, determine schedule risks, and own driving resolution
Prepare daily work schedules, track work progress, update and communicate project critical path schedules, and advise leadership of needed adjustments to daily work activities
Prepare and lead interdisciplinary clear to build meetings and resolve short term shortages and forecast future supply challenges.
Ensure fixture, tooling, and test equipment requirements are properly scheduled to facilitate an efficient production process
Build strong relationships with customers as well as internal/external suppliers and establish high-accuracy means of communication for both estimated hardware needs and completion dates
Lead efforts to uncover root-cause and develop permanent resolution on issues found during product builds as required
Utilize production, operations planning, and engineering support to eliminate internal and external blockers to deliver product on time
Map and analyze current vs. ideal state material flows
Take complete ownership of production scheduling for a given production work center, including managing both tactical day-to-day tasks as well as projecting long-term high-level rate needs for the department

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree or 2 + years of manufacturing scheduling, planning or operations experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Ability to develop and maintain strong internal and external supplier/customer relationships in a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
Technical knowledge and skills in coding and computer applications (e.g. MS Office Suite, VBA, Smartsheet, SQL, Confluence, JIRA, Power BI, etc.)
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, lead times, and capacity planning
Strong data analysis skills for optimizing workflows and resource allocation
Practical experience with ERP/MRP systems in a production or supply chain environment
Experience leading multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams working on strategic problems

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be available for all shifts, extended hours, and/or weekends as needed
Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
Must be able to stand for extended periods - 8 hours minimum

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range: Production Control Scheduler /Level I: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00/per year Production Control Scheduler /Level II: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year

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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

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.