PROPELLANT SCHEDULER
The Starship Launch Operations team seeks a highly motivated individual to procure, schedule, and distribute propellants internally for launch and testing. This role will work closely with engineers, technicians, supply chain, finance, and suppliers in a critical support role at the Starbase Launch facility to ensure propellant does not drive rate. This role will use analytics to provide business-critical insights and ensure cross-functional alignment on goals and execution.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Be the liaison between the supply chain, operations, engineering, technicians, and propellant vendors to coordinate fuel & gas deliveries to the site
- Translate site demand into a weekly delivery schedule for various third-party vendors
- Provide daily visibility, weekly status, and monthly reviews on schedule performance, cost, and estimated vs. actual consumption
- Make fast-paced decisions regarding internal and external resource allocations to support dynamic or unpredictable operations
- Proactively evaluate & flag schedule risks/trends to management based on past performance data, knowledge of bottlenecks, demand vs supply, external market factors, and lead time
- Identify and characterize system pitfalls with propellant management and delivery
- Develop relationships with numerous third-party vendors to ensure effective communication and to creatively source propellant in times of need
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate's degree in the field of math, science, or business and 1+ years of experience performing scheduling duties in a manufacturing, industrial, construction, or aerospace environment; OR 4+ years of experience performing scheduling or project manager duties in a manufacturing, industrial, or aerospace environment
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, math, science, business, supply chain, or economics
- Experience with data visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent and discrete event modeling tools
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and related production principles
- Experience in an industrial or operations engineering role/environment
- Experience with Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or other scheduling programs
- Proficiency with statistics, data analysis, cost/benefit analysis, and root cause analysis
- Experience in a technical industry
- Advanced Excel proficiencies
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be available for all shifts, extended hours, and weekends as needed; flexibility required
- Ability to travel to other SpaceX facilities as needed, travel requirement is up to 25%
- Physical effort including sitting or standing for extended periods of time, lifting and carrying weight such as materials or equipment (up to 25 lbs. unassisted)