Operations Specialist (Starship)
Core
Lead cross-functional teams to optimize production processes, allocate resources, and design factory layouts for the Starship program.
Role type
Operations Specialist (Manufacturing/Production)
Builds
Starship rocket production lines and factory infrastructure
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Heavy industry
Deliverable
production features
Required skills
Manufacturing principles, Operations engineering, Project management, Process optimization, Vendor negotiation, Root cause analysis, Lean/Six Sigma, Capacity planning, Data analysis (Excel/SQL/Python/R)
Preferred skills
Engineering degree, Process engineering experience, MRP/ERP systems, Cross-functional team collaboration
Technologies
Excel, SQL, Python, R, MRP, ERP, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Design factory and production area layouts, Conduct job walks with vendors and negotiate prices, Drive execution with production teams and stakeholders, Host process walks to simplify steps, Develop production strategy to mitigate risks, Identify operational challenges and develop solutions
Seniority
Individual Contributor, hands-on technical role