Build Specialist (Starship)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and work with the production leadership team by driving engineering standards for excellence in the builds (quality, build improvements, order of operations, etc.)
• Interface with engineers and technicians to advance and streamline manufacturing flow; eliminate unnecessary scope, downtime, and blockers
• Create and manage tools to communicate schedule; identify critical path/dependencies, and track progress, build over build
• Review and triage work order feedback; work with process planning to drive necessary incorporation on in-process work orders and next engineering master’s revisions
• Support the first build process development for new and changing assembly designs that can include process and equipment design, physical operations, and development builds
• Identify the need for shop aids and tooling that will increase work center productivity
• Identify and implement shop floor layout improvements as well as storage and organizational improvements
• Routinely broadcast status, milestones, and roadmap of projects to stakeholders
• Resolve manufacturing issues, disposition nonconforming parts, modify bills of materials, perform root cause analysis, and implement robust corrective actions
• Implement standard practices, troubleshooting guides, and standard repair procedures
• Evaluate proposed designs and planning for manufacturability and integration by collaborating with build, design, and build reliability engineers
• Provide recommendations for tooling design and improvement based on analysis and data
• Create high-quality work orders, engineering masters, and other manufacturing resource planning
• Streamline existing production builds to minimize cost while improving quality and efficiency
• Manage resources, plan, and interface with other production groups including external vendors, manufacturing engineers, and technicians

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate and 2+ years of professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment; OR Bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline
• Associate or bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing and process planning role
• Ability to solve complex manufacturing problems on schedule with little to no supervision as an individual or as a member of an integrated team
• Experience working effectively in a team environment
• Experience with written and verbal communication including experience communicating with external and internal stakeholders
• Experience troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Understanding of spacecraft integration processes including avionics, propulsion systems, and mechanical integration
• Experience with data analysis (Excel, VBA, and/or SQL)
• Knowledge of pressure, temperature, and flow measurement devices
• Experience taking products through development cycle to full-volume production
• Experience with design for manufacturability and assembly
• Experience with Siemens NX (UG), Teamcenter CAD, and PDM systems
• Experience with process development, facility, and line layouts
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing Tools, PFMEA, Value Chain Mapping, Kanban, OEE, and 5

• Nominal hours - 1st shift: 6 AM - 6 PM, 2nd shift: 6 PM - 6 AM
• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
• Must be willing to travel – up to 5%
• Must be able to stand for extended periods – 8 hours minimum
• Must be able to work at elevated heights (up to 200 feet)
• Must be able to work in confined spaces
• Must be willing to work in an outdoor environment exposed to heat, cold, and rain
• Must be willing to work in an environment exposed to fumes, odors, and noise
• Must be able to work in temperatures over 80 degrees: up to 30 minutes per day
• Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, using an air purifying respirator, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description.
• Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review

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.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Employment governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications
• Equal opportunity employer