Production Control Scheduler, Components Test (Starlink)
About The Position
The Components Test (CTEST) team is responsible for developing and producing the test systems that validate satellite and gateway hardware for the Starlink program. The Production Control Scheduler will provide critical tactical scheduling support to the teams building and deploying test systems in a high-impact, fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on coordination role that demands precision, foresight, and relentless focus on keeping complex production schedules on track. This role will orchestrate inputs across manufacturing, development, engineering, and supply chain to deliver test systems on time by maintaining accurate master schedules, proactively mitigating risks, and delivering clear daily priorities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 1+ years of manufacturing scheduling, planning or operations; OR 3+ years of professional experience with manufacturing scheduling, planning or operations in lieu of a degree
- Must be able to travel (less than 5% of role)
- Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing manufacturing of electrical components/system (Electrical Panels, Harnessing, Circuit Board Fabrication, Electrician prefabrication, etc.)
- Technical knowledge and skills in coding and computer applications (e.g. MS Office Suite, VBA, Smartsheet, SQL, Confluence, JIRA, Power BI, etc.)
- Highly skilled at taking in large quantities of information and presenting it in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and in writing
- Understanding of lean principles, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement concepts
- Familiarity with root-cause analysis methodologies and problem-solving
- Awareness of NFPA, UL508A or similar codes/standards
Responsibilities
- Provide tactical scheduling support to ensure critical test systems are delivered on time
- Coordinate, maintain, communicate, and present critical path schedules and schedule narratives to both internal and external stakeholders
- Work across departments to identify and mitigate critical-path schedule risks to avoid delays to test system deliveries
- Coordinate with suppliers to maintain schedules for outsourced test equipment and address blockers as they arise
- Source and onboard new suppliers to establish a strong test equipment supply chain which may include shops for harnessing, electrical panels, mechanical fabrication, and circuit boards
- Prepare daily work schedules for multiple areas, track progress, update critical path schedules, and communicate adjustments
- Execute purchase orders, track progress on deliveries, and address any discrepancies as they arise
- Utilize ERP (enterprise resource planning), MES (manufacturing execution systems), and material requirements planning (MRP) systems to coordinate test rack builds and inventory
- Assist in root-cause analysis for manufacturing issues, provide feedback to improve planning, and support development of streamlined processes between production and planning
Benefits
- long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
- potential discretionary bonuses
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k)-retirement plan
- short and long-term disability insurance
- life insurance
- paid parental leave
- various other discounts and perks
- 3 weeks of paid vacation
- 10 or more paid holidays per year
- paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law
- Company shuttles are offered to employees for round-trip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office, Monday to Friday.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
