SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, a16z and Founders Fund.
About the role
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. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 4+ years of experience in manufacturing scheduling, planning, or operations in a production environment
- 1+ years of experience leading teams, projects, or people
- 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
More about this role
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.
The Lead Production Control Scheduler role drives efficient production scheduling for Falcon manufacturing work centers, leading a team to create prioritized work orders, rate-based timelines, and constraint tracking to support high-rate mission builds. This position focuses on optimizing hardware allocation, mitigating risks through capacity analysis and automation, and collaborating cross-functionally with production and supply chain teams to resolve shortages and ensure on-time delivery. By monitoring key metrics, escalating threats, and promoting continuous improvements in yield, quality, and efficiency, the lead supports scalable production capabilities for future Falcon missions.
- Lead a team of Production Schedulers to develop and maintain rate-based schedules for Falcon hardware, including identifying part shortages, projecting long-term rate needs, and tracking constraints across builds to...
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