Production Scheduler (Starship)
Core
Develop rate-based production schedules, identify part shortages, and track constraints to drive efficient hardware production for the Starship program.
Role type
Senior production scheduler (manufacturing operations)
Builds
Starship hardware for upcoming missions
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
manufacturing scheduling, MRP/ERP systems, SQL queries, capacity analysis, root-cause analysis, stakeholder negotiation, continuous improvement (Lean/Six Sigma/Kaizen)
Preferred skills
VBA, Smartsheet, Power BI, JIRA, Confluence, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Technologies
SQL, MS Office Suite, VBA, Smartsheet, Power BI, JIRA, Confluence
Responsibilities
Create rate-based schedules for hardware builds, identify part shortages and project long-term needs, negotiate priorities across departments, monitor MRP systems to pull hardware, lead automation initiatives for scheduling, conduct capacity analysis to mitigate schedule risk, drive resolution of build blockers.
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC