Production Coordinator, Tool and Die - Level 4/5

SpaceX•Bastrop, TX

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Tool and Die Production Coordinator supports SpaceX manufacturing and production leadership by helping ensure components and assemblies are delivered on time through the insource manufacturing process. The role focuses primarily on demand planning and part flow for Tool & Die and CNC Machine Shop components, while supporting timely fulfillment of customer requirements for Tool Assembly. The coordinator manages material planning, purchasing transactions, vendor communications, manufacturing data and metrics, reports, inventory, schedules, and work orders. The position also coordinates off-site part processing and works across procurement, engineering, production, scheduling, and manufacturing teams to maintain accurate MRP/ERP data and resolve issues that could disrupt demand or schedules. This position is based onsite in Bastrop, Texas; remote work is not considered. Travel of up to 50% of a work week may be required, and extended hours and/or weekends may be necessary to meet major milestones. Applicants must meet applicable U.S. Government export-control requirements or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or administrative environment.
Ability to travel, with up to 50% of a work week potentially required.
Ability to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones.
Must work onsite in Bastrop, Texas; remote work is not considered.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain the required U.S. Department of State authorizations, to comply with U.S. Government export regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience navigating multitier bills of materials and work orders.
Experience working in a production environment.
Experience using forklifts.
Experience using overhead cranes.
Familiarity with ERP systems and purchasing/planning functions.
Strong computer skills and familiarity with the full suite of MS Office products.
At least 2 years of professional manufacturing scheduling or coordinating experience.
At least 2 years of practical experience using ERP/MRP systems in a production environment.
Demonstrated ability to improve efficiency and operational effectiveness through strategic and critical thinking and broad cross-functional relationships.
Ability to absorb large quantities of information and present it clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.
Ability to work with limited supervision to develop and manage program plans and schedules.
Experience creating and managing dashboards using data visualization tools.
Experience sharing information and influencing others across organizational lines, internally and externally.
Experience working in a highly demanding, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Manage and execute demand planning for “Make” components, focusing on Tool & Die and CNC Machine Shop part flow and timely fulfillment of Tool Assembly customer requirements.
Monitor and track bills of materials in MRP systems for the assigned product scope to support on-time assemblies.
Issue purchase orders for SpaceX tool and die programs and ensure on-time delivery.
Maintain product master data and develop expertise in material planning systems and reports.
Build and maintain relationships with vendors and distributors to keep communication active and delivery and work-in-progress information current.
Proactively communicate critical supply issues to SpaceX management and engineering teams.
Analyze manufacturing data and develop metrics to drive optimal results.
Work with manufacturing supervisors and managers to complete metrics-driven actions.
Develop and maintain reports highlighting needs, deliverables, and constraints for internal and customer use.
Communicate component and tool status and estimated completion dates to leadership weekly.
Work with internal and external teams to manage inventory and prevent stockouts.
Coordinate preventive maintenance and new-build activities with the scheduling team.
Help resolve incorrect system data that drives inappropriate demand or schedules or could cause general failure.
Coordinate off-site processing of parts with engineering and manufacturing to support on-time delivery.
Work with procurement, engineering, and production teams to maintain clean and accurate MRP/ERP data.
Support assigned manufacturing areas with work-order management activities as required.