Lead Operations Engineer (Starbase Supply Chain)

LEAD OPERATIONS ENGINEER (STARBASE SUPPLY CHAIN)

The Supply Chain Technology team is looking for a Lead Operations Engineer that will lead a team to proactively steer Supply Chain stakeholders through the identification and correction of operational inefficiencies and will guide the team in driving sustainable, systematic improvements in reliability, delivery, and cost-effectiveness.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead a team to proactively identify operational challenges within the Starbase Materials Management organization, determine root cause, and develop appropriate solutions
• Partner with key stakeholders across SpaceX to solve Supply Chain Materials Management related challenges
• Provide updates to cross-functional groups and recommend strategic solutions for the broader business
• Address top priorities of the Supply Chain Materials Management function by monitoring and actioning impactful requests and by driving success on strategic projects
• Partner with software development resources to act as the product manager for Supply Chain software solutions
• Develop a team of world-class supply chain professionals by conducting regular 1:1s and collaborating on personal development plans for each member

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or supply chain management
• 5+ years of experience working in engineering, operations, or supply chain management

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience driving cross-functional product/tool/process improvement efforts
• Experience in an operations engineering and/or process development role internal to SpaceX
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-stress environments
• Master’s degree in an engineering discipline
• Experience leading cross-functional groups in supply chain, manufacturing and/or capital projects
• Experience with Lean principles and structured problem-solving/project-management methodologies
• Experience building reporting tools using SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau, or similar
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with and influence stakeholders in higher-level leadership

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
Lead Operations Engineer: $125,000.00 - $175,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.