Operations Engineer

SpaceX · McGregor, TX

Level: Engineer
Team: Production
Travel: 10%
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 1+ years
Industry: Aerospace & defense
Posted: 30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level production role at SpaceX (aerospace & defense) in McGregor, TX. Develop and maintain tools to analyze delivery, capacity, and cost problems, informing decisions for planning, supply chain, test, and operations, using SQL, Python, and Excel.

They ask for: 1+ years · degree required
Day to day: about 10% travel

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About the role

Responsibilities

◆Develop and maintain tools to analyze delivery, capacity, and cost problems, informing decisions for planning, supply chain, test, and operations, using SQL, Python, and Excel
◆Define and develop department-level metrics that quantify the health of our operation and influence change to positively impact reliability, cost, and agility
◆Design and maintain data visualizations using Grafana and Power BI software tools
◆Support ad-hoc data analysis requests from leadership to drive headcount, labor allocation, cost-saving, and project management decisions
◆Lead process improvement initiatives to minimize waste, increase cost savings, improve safety, increase agility, and eliminate production hurdles
◆Drive alignment with supply chain, test, launch, and fabrications teams at other SpaceX sites across the country to reduce duplicated work
◆Flexibly support planners during times of increased part/process demand
◆Facilitate knowledge transfer when new software functionality is rolled out or fabrication/production best practices are proven

Qualifications

✓Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
✓1+ years of experience in a production, manufacturing, operations, or supply chain role
✓1+ years of experience in using Excel, SQL, or Python for data analysis or project scheduling

Preferred skills and experience

✓On the floor manufacturing, logistics, or warehouse experience
✓Experience creating and maintaining SQL databases
✓Experience with data visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, Grafana
✓Exposure to enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
✓Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment
✓Experience with process mapping and process improvement
✓Ability to identify and maintain priorities for tasks and projects
✓Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, both independently and with a team
✓Experience as a contributor to multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams
✓Experience developing and maintaining agentic workflows

Requirements

✓Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed based on operational needs; flexibility required
✓Ability to lift lightweight supplies or materials (up to 25lbs unassisted)
✓Must be willing to travel up to 10%
✓This position is based in McGregor, TX and requires being onsite - remote work not considered

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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 .

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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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