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PRODUCTION COORDINATOR, AVIONICS (STARSHIP)

Become a part of the Starship team which is working to revolutionize orbital flight and space travel by opening access for humankind to establish new frontiers in space and ultimately make human kind a multi-planetary species.

Our team is not only designing and building some of the finest electrical hardware to have flown in space but also doing so at a cost and rate previously considered unthinkable in the space industry. Become a part of this fast moving and world class avionics production team, work with super smart and motivated engineers, and achieve truly audacious goals. As a Starship Electronics Production Coordinator, you will keep the department organized and ensure the team has the materials and work processes required to build successfully on time.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Plan future work orders
• Set the production schedule to reduce downtime associated with changeovers, and ensure no late deliveries to vehicles; check RFI components required for future builds
• Create systems to keep components organized
• Load Pick and Place component feeders, and direct SMT technicians on the loading of feeders
• Backfill on SMT manufacturing equipment when required
• Support team members to meet rate and quality targets at each station, and promote continuous flow by communicating blockers and reporting downtime to supervisor and specialists
• Remove defective product from line, and communicate quality issues to manufacturing/quality engineering team for resolution
• Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications
• Monitor part supply levels and maintain tooling and consumable supply inventory
• Ensure a safe working environment is maintained at all times
• Provide on the job training for a team of production associates and technicians
• Develop and implement cost reductions processes and efficiency improvement measures
• Ensure quality standards are being met throughout the entire production process, and support no defects from leaving a station or team area

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of experience RFI’ing, kitting, and organizing work orders

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years of experience in electronics, automotive, or other high-volume manufacturing
• Excellent computer skills (Email, Microsoft Windows, ERP/MRP/MES systems, iOS, Executing Custom Developed Software)
• Provide process and design improvement suggestions to engineering
• Adapt to constant changing work assignments and fast paced work environment
• Effectively communicate (verbally and written) with engineering and production
• Foster a team environment through collaborative leadership

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to all shifts, overtime, weekends as needed
• Able to be mobile and on foot for extended periods
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
• Valid driver’s license
• Able to work in outdoor environments – heat, cold, etc.
• Able to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
• Able to and available for travel (up to 20% of time) to Starbase, Texas and other sites if needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:          

Production Coordinator/Level 1: $20.00 - $23.00/hour    

Production Coordinator/Level 2: $22.50 - $27.00/hour    

Production Coordinator/Level 3: $25.00 - $30.00/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.

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.