Build Specialist (Starship)

SpaceX • Texas, Texas • 3w ago

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 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

Stand: Up to 3 hours per day

Sit: Up to 6 hours per day

Push/Pull: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) Up to 15 minutes per day

Overhead reach: Up to 3 hours per day

Walk: Up to 3 hours per day

Lift/Carry: Up to 25lbs. (unassisted) Up to 15 minutes per day

Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 1 hour per day

Kneel/Crouch: N/A

Upper body twist: N/A

Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees: up to 30 minutes per day

Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, using an air purifying respirator, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description. Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review

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 (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc\kb\article\page&sys\id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .

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.

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