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Aerospace, Space Exploration, Telecommunications, Manufacturing

Production Coordinator, Tool and Die

Bastrop, TXOnsiteFull TimePosted 2 months ago

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Required skills

Tool and Die
CNC Machine Shop
Make components
Bill of Materials
MRP systems
Purchase Orders
Material Planning
Manufacturing Data
ERP/MRP systems
Manufacturing Scheduling

Nice to have

multitier bill of materials
production environment
forklifts
overhead cranes
MS Office
strategic thinking

Role summary

SpaceX is seeking a Production Coordinator for their Tool and Die manufacturing team in Bastrop, TX. This role is responsible for managing the demand planning process for 'Make' components, particularly in Tool & Die and CNC Machine Shop operations, ensuring timely delivery. Key duties include monitoring bills of materials in MRP systems, executing purchase orders, maintaining product master data, managing vendor relationships, analyzing manufacturing data, and communicating status updates to leadership. The position requires 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or administrative environment, with preferred experience in production, ERP/MRP systems, and BOM navigation. Strong computer skills and the ability to work independently are essential. Travel up to 50% and extended hours may be required.

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 COORDINATOR, TOOL AND DIE

The Tool and Die Production Coordinator plays a vital role within SpaceX’s manufacturing and production teams. Production Coordinators work in support of all insource manufacturing leadership staff to ensure the on-time delivery of components and assemblies through the insource manufacturing process.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage and execute the demand planning process for “Make” components, with primary focus on Tool & Die and CNC Machine Shop part flow, while ensuring timely fulfillment of customer requirements for Tool Assembly

Monitor and track the bill of materials in MRP systems for the product scope to ensure on time assemblies

Execute purchasing transactions within scope by issuing purchase orders for SpaceX tool and die programs and ensure on-time delivery

Maintain product master data and develop expertise in all material planning systems and reports

Develop and maintain good relationships with vendors and distributors to ensure communication channels are active with real time delivery information and work in progress

Proactively update SpaceX management and engineering teams on all critical supply issues

Analyze available manufacturing data and develop metrics required to drive optimal results

Work with manufacturing supervisors and managers to ensure all metrics driven action requirements are completed

Assist in the development of and maintain reports to highlight needs, deliverables, and constraints as required for internal and customer use

Communicate component, tool status and estimated completion dates to leadership weekly

Proactively work with internal and external teams to manage inventory, prevent stock outs

Work with the scheduling team to coordinate preventative maintenance and new build activities

Assist with the resolution of incorrect system data, which is driving inappropriate demand, schedules, or could result in general failure

Coordinate off-site processing of parts with engineering and manufacturing to ensure on-time delivery as required

Work with the procurement, engineering, and production teams to ensure our MRP/ERP data is and remains clean and accurate

Support assigned manufacturing areas with work order management activities as required

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or administrative environment

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience navigating a multitier bill of materials and work orders

Experience working in a production environment

Experience using forklifts

Experience using overhead cranes

Familiarity with ERP systems and purchasing/planning functions

Strong computer skills, familiar with the full suite of MS Office products

2+ years of professional manufacturing scheduling or coordinating experience

2+ years of practical experience using ERP/MRP systems in a production environment

Demonstrated ability to improve efficiency and operational effectiveness by thinking strategically and critically and building broad, cross-functional relationships

Highly skilled at taking in large quantities of information and presenting it in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and in writing

Ability to work with limited supervision to develop and manage program plans and schedules

Experience creating and managing dashboards using data visualization tools

Experience with sharing information and influencing others across organizational lines, internally and externally

Experience working in a highly demanding and fast paced environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to travel - up to 50% of a work week may be required

Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones

This position is based in Bastrop, TX and requires being onsite - remote work not considered

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.

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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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