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BUILD PLANNER (STARSHIP)

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Develop, implement, and maintain an effective build planning system for vehicle build campaigns.
• Coordinate with area production managers, engineering leadership, and other managers of shared resources to generate clear and executable weekly and monthly build campaigns.
• Coordinate shared resources to ensure adherence to build plans. This includes planning the following resources and operations; scaffold team, boom and scissor lift access planning, CLT major lift operations, vehicle station moves, work access decisions/planning; NDE timing/access to work, check out planning and clears.
• Recommend actions to keep projects and vehicle builds on schedule, facilitate corrective actions for build schedule slips, and communicate build timing updates in a timely manner.
• Recommend process, infrastructure, and tooling improvements to reduce build time.
• Evaluate and communicate daily, weekly, and monthly performance and manage build adherence to plan metrics.  
• Keep stakeholders informed of project deadlines and prepare project progress reports.
• Assist the production area manager with preparing the line for vehicle design change incorporation.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years of professional manufacturing scheduling, fleet management, service writing, project manager, or production coordinator experience.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management
• 5+ years of build/schedule planning or project management experience
• Certification as a PMI scheduling professional (PMI-SP)
• Advanced proficiency in project scheduling software, such as Smartsheet or MS Projects
• Ability to create of data driven tools which allow production leaders to act more efficiently
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and communication skills
• Ability to make interpersonal connections and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:Planner/Level I: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00/per yearPlanner/Level II: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00/per yearYour 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. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

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.  

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 notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.