Operations Engineer, AI Satellites (Starmind)

Responsibilities

• Support documentation of production line parameters, standard operating procedures, and known failure modes
• Aid in the ownership of floor layouts, capacity studies, and product flow analysis to ensure on-time product delivery
• Aid in defining acceptance criteria and setting up inspection checkpoints as production volume increases
• Support root-cause investigations on recurring defects and help track corrective actions to closure
• Help translate production schedules into material needs and monitor supplier lead times, flagging potential shortages
• Track inventory and safety stock levels for critical components and report discrepancies
• Assist in coordinating with facility and MEP teams to stay informed on construction updates affecting production plans
• Maintain documentation for production and quality systems, including manufacturing execution, inventory management, and material traceability records
• Assist production/engineering leadership team to identify trends and opportunities for optimizing product output, quality enhancements, and cost of manufacturability
• Act as a communication link between the engineering team and production technicians, helping translate technical requirements into clear floor-level instructions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
• Manufacturing, Design or Supply Chain Experience
• Project management experience, particularly related to creating or overhauling cross-functional business processes
• Experience working with engineering or infrastructure projects across multiple disciplines
• Experience working with AutoCAD or Revit models
• Knowledge of database structures and SQL
• Understanding of lean engineering and Six Sigma concepts and their application
• Experience with production automation and tooling
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience analyzing large datasets and communicating conclusions
• Experience supporting production of complex electro-mechanical systems in high volume work centers and/or during production ramp-up
• Creative approach to problem solving and exceptional analytical skills
• Ability to identify customer needs, gather requirements, and execute independently

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends when needed to meet major milestones
• Some travel may be required

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.

Benefits

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.

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