Production Control Scheduler (Machining)

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.

PRODUCTION CONTROL SCHEDULER (MACHINING) 

Machining Production Control Schedulers will drive meaningful impact and decision making on both tactical and strategic operations supporting nearly every product line within SpaceX!

A successful Scheduler in Machining will possess grit, tenacity, and excellent project management skills to ensure the right priority calls and decisions are made to best support SpaceX as a whole.

The individual will be expected to be able to schedule for multiple products that may not interact with each other and possess a strong understanding of global criticality while utilizing numerous scheduling tools to both generate forecasts externally and drive targets internally.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide tactical and strategic long-range scheduling expertise to our production teams
• Coordinate and review input from engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and business development to support and maintain master schedules for products using Microsoft Office or applicable software as required
• Work across all departments to understand critical work requests ahead and behind targets to mitigate schedule impact risks
• Work across all departments to ensure MRP dates align with current vehicle products
• Utilize our factory scheduler application and other applicable tools to ensure work is scheduled and prioritized accurately and efficiently, and resources allocated appropriately
• Prepare daily work schedules, track work progress, update and communicate project critical path schedules, and advise leadership of needed adjustments to daily work activities
• Ensure fixture, tooling, and test equipment requirements are properly scheduled to facilitate an efficient production process
• Support accuracy of internal logistics movement of critical work
• Push/pull work into the shop to improve lead times, reduce stagnation, and meet schedule needs
• Utilize production, operations planning, and engineering support to eliminate internal and external blockers to deliver product on time
• Remain abreast and knowledgeable regarding applicable facilities and manpower
• Lead efforts to uncover root-cause and develop permanent resolution on issues found during product builds as required
• Identify and support improvement opportunities for product yield, quality, safety, cost and team efficiency
• Develop and support efforts to streamline assigned products and automate production processes as applicable
• Organize and communicate the daily priorities to production coordinators, team leads and supervisors as required
• Provide daily visibility, weekly status, and monthly reviews on schedule performance
• Create and leverage metrics using queries and Excel to highlight shortages and determine schedule risks

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years of professional manufacturing scheduling experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2+ years of experience with MS Office
• 2+ years of practical experience with ERP/MRP systems in a production environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Experience writing queries with SQL
• Familiarity with lean principles, six sigma and Kaizen concepts
• Project management professional certification

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:      

Production Control Scheduler Level I: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00/per year    
Production Control Scheduler Level II: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year 

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