OPERATIONS ENGINEER, MATERIAL FLOW (STARBASE)

The supply chain team is responsible for the reliable sourcing, planning, procurement, warehousing, and transportation of all raw materials and components needed to build our revolutionary spacecraft and launch vehicles at rate. As an Material Flow Operations Engineer on the supply chain team, you would support strategic process development in supply chain by building a deep understanding of SpaceX systems and processes, identifying opportunities to drive efficiencies, and working with team members to execute on cross-functional projects. To be successful, you will need a passion for working with people to drive change, a willingness to roll up your sleeves and step into unknown situations, and a technical problem-solving mind that can quickly break down complex challenges into achievable actions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and implement innovative strategies for efficient material flow from receipt to the lineside and any reverse logistics required
• Using lean material flow principles and industry best practices, develop labor and equipment models to match the material flow strategies
• Develop cost effective and sustainable packaging solutions for use between vendors and SpaceX and within Starbase facilities
• Build relationships with cross-functional groups to identify, prioritize, and lead challenging projects to completion; take ownership for the success and sustainability of actions
• Pull and transform data to understand and communicate current activities, and build a business case for improvement efforts
• Develop existing and future state process flows
• Contribute to a systems roadmap and work with the software team to develop requirements for any necessary enterprise system changes
• Anticipate and identify challenges within the material flow and logistics value stream, determine root-cause failures, and develop appropriate solutions
• Develop, standardize, and continuously improve key process indicators and other operations metrics
• Develop policies, standards, processes, and documentation as necessary to ensure continued success and transferability after project completion
• Develop and implement conceptual and detailed layouts for material flow and storage to achieve targeted inventory levels

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline
• 1+ years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, and/or inventory management (including school projects, clubs, or internships)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree in engineering or supply chain
• Proficiency with statistics, data analysis, cost/benefit analysis, and visualization
• Proficient in identifying system enhancement opportunities, understanding end-user requirements, and the ability to translate requirement needs into design requirements
• Experience with SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau, Excel, CAD software, and discrete event modeling tools
• Experience with inventory, production, and capacity planning (including MRP/ERP systems)
• Experience as an industrial, operations, process or manufacturing engineer in a developmental manufacturing environment
• Experience with lean, six sigma, and related production principles
• Experience as a contributor to multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high stress environments
• Excellent written and communication skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones
• This position is based in Brownsville, TX and requires being onsite - remote work not considered