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Operations Analyst (Raptor)

SpaceX, Inglewood, California, United States, 90303

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divh2Operations Analyst (Raptor)/h2pSpaceX 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./ppstrongOperations Analyst (Raptor)/strong/ppThe Operations Engineering team is responsible for building the factory that produces the worlds most advanced rocket engineessentially, the machine that makes the machine. This team oversees factory construction and expansion, optimizes process flows, develops automation, and drives strategic project planning. With a focus on precision and simplicity, they turn vision into reality on the factory floor./ppIn this role, you will work hands-on with the production team to implement improvements, ensuring strategies translate into real-world efficiencies on the factory floor. You will develop the strategy, key metrics, and processes to assess the health of production. You will create robust, business-critical automation and take ownership of metrics that drive program-level decision-making. If you thrive on strategic planning, managing multiple priorities, optimizing part flow, and working hands-on in a dynamic environment, Operations Engineering could be the perfect fit for you./ppstrongResponsibilities:/strong/pulliDesign and implement state-of-the-art factory standards such as intuitive visual queuing, standardized lineside equipment, efficient space allocations, inspirational artwork, etc./liliDesign and optimize factory layouts using SketchUp, ensuring linear product flow/liliIdentify operational challenges within the organization, determine root cause, and develop creative and effective solutions/liliActively perform continuous improvements for production processes, quality, faster build times, lower maintenance needs, project kitting, streamlined communication between teams, and feedback loops/liliDevelop, track, and standardize key performance indicators that quantify production system health and drive appropriate action/liliDevelop tools and reports to analyze delivery, capacity, cost problems for production, supply chain, and operations to guide decision-making/liliDevelop process flow models to analyze production system behavior and synchronize output with other elements of the company/liliConduct in-depth analyses of complex datasets using SQL and other relevant data tools to identify trends, diagnose issues, and develop data-driven solutions/liliDevelop automation that mitigates business risk or creates efficiencies within the Raptor factory/liliCapture best practices of production systems, and manage organizational knowledge and lessons-learned/li/ulpstrongBasic Qualifications:/strong/pulliBachelors degree/lili1+ years of professional experience in manufacturing or industrial project management/li/ulpstrongPreferred Skills and Experience:/strong/pulliBachelors degree in engineering, business, supply chain, management information systems, or computer science/lili1+ years of experience in using Excel, SQL, or Python/R for analysis or modeling dynamic systems/liliProficiency with statistics, data analysis, cost/benefit analysis, and visualization/liliTechnical knowledge and skills in coding and computer applications (e.g. MS Office Suite, VBA, Smartsheet, SQL, Confluence, JIRA, Power BI, CAD, etc.)/liliExperience with inventory, production, and capacity planning (including MRP/ERP systems)/liliExperience as an industrial, operations, process or manufacturing engineer in a developmental manufacturing environment/liliExperience leading multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams working on strategic problems/liliAbility to develop and maintain strong internal and external supplier/customer relationships in a fast-moving and ever-changing environment/liliStrong track record of implementing continuous improvement efforts, ideally using problem solving frameworks including lean principles, six sigma, or Kaizen concepts/liliRemarkable problem-solving skills with a bias for speed and accuracy/liliSelf-motivated, quick learner, and ability to prioritize efforts to meet customer and company goals/liliExcellent written and communication skills/li/ulpstrongAdditional Requirements:/strong/pulliPhysical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying light weight such as materials or equipment (up to 15 lbs. unassisted)/liliMust be able to work extended hours and/or weekends when needed to meet major milestones/liliThis position is based in Hawthorne, CA and requires being onsite - remote work not considered/li/ulpstrongCompensation and Benefits:/strong/ppPay range: Operations Analyst /Level I: $80,000

$100,000/per year Operations Analyst /Level II: $90,000

$115,000/per year/ppYour 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./ppBase 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 disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law./p/div