Production Coordinator

Employer description

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

The production coordinator is a linchpin role within SpaceX’s Supply Chain team, supporting all test and fabrication teams to ensure the on-time delivery of components, assemblies, and products. This position involves monitoring, tracking, and coordinating parts, workflows, and schedules in a high-stakes aerospace manufacturing environment. The role requires collaboration across planning, procurement, engineering, production, and test teams to maintain data integrity, optimize logistics, and drive efficiency while adhering to SpaceX specifications and safety standards. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and adaptable to multiple shifts in a dynamic setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create inventory requests based on production work orders and replacement parts
• Monitor, track, and move parts through the company for timely delivery
• Handle physical movement of parts across receiving inspection, stock rooms, purchasing, production resources, or work centers
• Verify received materials for conformity, damage, part numbers, quantity, and revisions before releasing work orders
• Perform de-kitting operations and manage return to stock process
• Support inventory personnel with return to stock and purge actions
• Maintain production schedules via planning and shortage management
• Promote workflow consistency and accuracy to reduce internal logistics lead-time
• Support logistics through innovative staging
• Collaborate with production customers on priorities and schedules
• Interface with engineers and technicians for work order releases
• Assist assigned production cells with work order management
• Ensure proper handling and protection of parts per SpaceX specifications
• Manage material certifications to prevent uncertified material use
• Coordinate off-site parts processing for on-time delivery
• Support purchase requisition creation for scheduled contract work
• Collaborate with planning, procurement, engineering, and production teams to maintain clean MRP/ERP data
• Uphold company computer system integrity per procedures
• Resolve incorrect system data causing demand, schedule, or failure issues
• Reconcile work order bill of material quantities
• Update and use metrics to drive results with production personnel
• Ensure completion of metrics-driven actions with supervisors and managers
• Develop reports on needs, deliverables, and constraints for internal/customer use
• Communicate part status and completion dates to leadership
• Assist with action item updates for production leadership and project teams
• Support corrective actions for production teams
• Support projects and productivity activities in assigned production cells
• Assist with productivity improvements
• Provide action item updates to materials management leadership and project teams as required
• Organize and maintain physical and electronic libraries for production-related tooling and calibration databases

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ year(s) of supply chain, inventory, manufacturing, or operations experience

PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
• Associate's degree in a business or technology field
• Experience in aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic manufacturing environment
• Experience operating forklifts or similar machinery
• APICS certification, PMP, Six Sigma, or relevant aerospace/manufacturing certifications
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ERP/MRP software
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration
• Attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and compliance

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Anticipated hours for this position are: Mon-Fri 6:00 AM-3:30 PM
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to work at elevated heights
• Ability to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain, etc.
• Ability to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
• Ability to operate machinery such as forklifts and loaders when needed
• Ability to and available for travel (up to 20% of time), including military and government installations

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 [email protected].