Operations Engineer; Infrastructure

Overview

Space

X 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 Space

X is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

OPERATIONS ENGINEER (CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE) As a member of the infrastructure engineering team, you will apply your knowledge, experience and creativity to help design, build, and activate some of the world’s most technically advanced manufacturing facilities. The Construction and Infrastructure Engineering team builds the machine that makes the machine, in this case the factory that builds the world’s most advanced rocket, engine and components.

Process flow, machine moves, project planning and detailed department level metrics and dashboards all fall under the scope of this role. If you like strategic planning, juggling many different priorities, improving processes, and spending your time in a dynamic work environment, then this team may be for you! This role will report directly to the department head and serve as the resource org-wide.

• Develop internal visual standards for internal work boards, JIRA queuing, Power
  
  BI dashboards, and department workflow
• Support department continuous improvement projects such as new process rollouts/standardization
• Integrate with all levels of the business to understand current workflows and identify systematic gaps
• Define and develop department-level metrics & associated dashboards that quantify the health of our operations and influence change
• Conduct in-depth analyses through SQL queries and other data analysis methods to dive into problems and identify trends for decision making, following the rules of clear visual indicators and linear flow
• Create reports, tools, and standardized metrics for operational measurements and improvements
• Develop automation that mitigates business risk or creates efficiencies within the Space
  
  X factory
• Conduct department wide operations audits that streamline the repair and maintenance and construction engineering teams
• Maintenance program enhancement – increase attention on poor-health hardware and descope unnecessary work
• Implement construction management or maintenance tools (software or hardware) to reduce wasted effort by engineers and techs
• Site services analysis to ensure smart spending on contracts such as custodial, utilities, waste, etc. and roadmap to improve
• Build communication tools and reports targeted at factory workcell directors to improve communication and facilitate customer service
• Standardize material library and procurement process to reduce project lead times
• Drive alignment with maintenance and construction teams at other Space
  
  X sites across the country to reduce duplicated work

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
• 2+ years of experience in operations/process improvement (internship experience qualifies)
• Experience with Excel, SQL, or Python

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing, supply chain, or production environment
• Proficiency with statistics, data analysis, data visualization, and cost benefit analysis
• Experience with CAD software, ArcGIS, Archibus, Power BI, and JIRA
• Familiarity with inventory, production, and capacity planning (including MRP/ERP systems)
• Experience with lean, six sigma, and other related production principles
• Experience or education in management science and engineering, operations engineering, operations research, or industrial engineering
• Experience as a contributor to multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and communication skills

• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed, including occasional short-notice domestic travel

Base pay range: $95,000.00/yr - $/yr

Operational levels and compensation will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. You may be eligible for long-term incentives, bonuses, and stock options as part of the total rewards package, along with…