Build Specialist (Starship)

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. BUILD SPECIALIST Our elite Starbase team is working on the toughest and most audacious project on our planet: making humanity multi-planetary. This challenge isn’t for everyone – the working conditions can be hard on a desolate beach at the southernmost tip of the state – but hardcore projects require hardcore people. If you want to immerse yourself in never-before-solved challenges and are excited to put in the effort to make this goal a reality, we want to hear from you. RESPONSIBILITIES: Collaborate and work with the production leadership team by driving engineering standards for excellence in the builds (quality, build improvements, order of operations, etc.) Interface with engineers and technicians to advance and streamline manufacturing flow; eliminate unnecessary scope, downtime, and blockers Create and manage tools to communicate schedule; identify critical path/dependencies, and track progress, build over build Review and triage work order feedback; work with process planning to drive necessary incorporation on in-process work orders and next engineering master’s revisions Support the first build process development for new and changing assembly designs that can include process and equipment design, physical operations, and development builds Identify the need for shop aids and tooling that will increase work center productivity Identify and implement shop floor layout improvements as well as storage and organizational improvements Routinely broadcast status, milestones, and roadmap of projects to stakeholders Resolve manufacturing issues, disposition nonconforming parts, modify bills of materials, perform root cause analysis, and implement robust corrective actions Implement standard practices, troubleshooting guides, and standard repair procedures Evaluate proposed designs and planning for manufacturability and integration by collaborating with build, design, and build reliability engineers Provide recommendations for tooling design and improvement based on analysis and data Design tooling for new and existing products to support rate production Create high-quality work orders, engineering masters, and other manufacturing resource planning Streamline existing production builds to minimize cost while improving quality and efficiency Manage resources, plan, and interface with other production groups including external vendors, manufacturing engineers, and technicians BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalency certificate and 2+ years of professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment; OR Bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Associate or bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing and process planning role Experience working effectively in a team environment Ability to solve complex manufacturing problems on schedule with little to no supervision as an individual or as a member of an integrated team Experience with written and verbal communication including experience communicating with external and internal stakeholders Experience troubleshooting and problem-solving Understanding of spacecraft integration processes including avionics, propulsion systems, and mechanical integration Experience with data analysis (Excel, VBA, and/or SQL) Knowledge of pressure, temperature, and flow measurement devices Experience taking products through development cycle to full-volume production Experience with design for manufacturability and assembly Experience with Siemens NX (UG), Teamcenter CAD, and PDM systems Experience with process development, facility, and line layouts Experience with Lean Manufacturi