Lead Maintenance Manufacturing Specialist

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

**LEAD MAINTENANCE MANUFACTURING SPECIALIST

RESPONSIBILITIES:**

• Maintain launch ground support equipment (GSE)/production tooling parts and assemblies which conform to exacting design configuration and specifications through preventative maintenance repairs and upgrades for all SpaceX programs at the Cape and other SpaceX sites
• Validate and ensure latest tooling configurations (revisions) are being effectively maintained throughout the life cycle of the product
• Plan, and interface with other launch and production groups including external vendors, manufacturing engineers, and technicians to complete tasks
• Coordinate and execute outsource activities on and off-site
• Create detailed high-quality work orders, engineering masters, and other manufacturing resource planning
• Create RFP’s, PO’s and issue tickets as required
• Develop planning to satisfy issue ticket dispositions
• Support tool engineering as required in the review of new and upgraded tooling
• Provide planning recommendations and feedback to ground reliability strategic engineering teams at the Cape and in Hawthorne
• Enforce standard practices and procedures as they relate to 91-710 range requirements, part drawings, AS9100, SPX/quality documents or other applicable written criteria
• Remove all blockers and resolve discrepancies preventing tasks from being completed
• Support tooling builds, repairs, preventative maintenance and upgrades at other sites as needed
• Implement and create standard repairs as required
• Manage department resources and technicians’ day to day activities
• Prioritize all preventative maintenance repairs and upgrades in alignment with launch/production master scheduling
• Communicate status to end users on a regular basis. Notify end user if deadlines will not be met
• Assign tasks to technicians as required to complete prioritized work
• Oversee Hawthorne ground reliability maintenance technicians assigned to and/or traveling to the Cape
• Ensure all work is completed in the time allotted
• Provide weekly reports to ground reliability tactical tooling team lead engineer in Hawthorne

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, math, or science, or a 2-year technical school degree with 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing/process planning and/or lead tooling role
• 5+ years professional experience in an aerospace manufacturing planning role
• 5+ years of professional experience with planning software or ERP/MRP systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Tooling manufacturing experience within the aerospace, automotive or metal fabrication industries
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes
• Professional experience translating blueprint and CAD system models.
• Project management experience in fabrication shop environment
• Strong analytical, computer, and written skills
• Knowledgeable in machining, welding and fabrication as it relates to tooling
• 5+ years experience in a fast paced high volume aerospace maintenance and/or tooling shop
• 3+ years 3D CAD system experience with Solidworks/CATIA, MasterCAM, Teamcenter or NX
• Proactive, self-starter attitude and ability to keep up on projects from start to finish
• Skilled in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, parts lists, and specifications
• Experienced in MS Office products such as MS Excel, Word, OneNote, Project and Outlook
• Ability to work remotely with minimal supervision
• Mechanically inclined, proficient with all types of hand tools and able to use precision measuring equipment

ADDITIONAL** REQUIREMENTS:**

• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
• Must possess and maintain a current driver’s license to operate personal and company vehicles while on Cape Canaveral Air force Station
• Must be open to work either 1st shift or 2nd shift, overtime and weekends as needed
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. unassisted
• Must be able to stand for extended periods – 8 hours min
• Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and be able to maneuver in tight spaces
• Ability to travel as needed (minimum 10% travel required)

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.