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Build Specialist (Booster Structures Engineering)

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 first build process development for new and changing assembly designs that can include process and equipment design, physical operations, and development builds
• Identify 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 Manufacturing Tools, PFMEA, Value Chain Mapping, Kanban, OEE, and 5

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Nominal hours - 1st shift: 6 AM - 4 PM, 2nd shift: 4 PM - 6 AM
• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
• Must be willing to travel – up to 5%
• Ability to stand for extended periods – 8 hours minimum
• Ability to work at elevated heights (up to 200 feet)
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Willing to work in an outdoor environment exposed to heat, cold, and rain
• Willing to work in an environment exposed to fumes, odors, and noise

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Build Specialist/Level 1: $28.00/hour
Build Specialist/Level 2: $32.00/hour
Build Specialist/Level 3: $36.00/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.