Operations Engineer, Supply Chain (Starlink)

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.OPERATIONS ENGINEER, SUPPLY CHAIN (STARLINK)SpaceX is developing a low latency, broadband internet system to meet the needs of consumers across the globe. Enabled by a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites, Starlink will provide fast, reliable internet to populations with little or no connectivity, including those in rural communities and places where existing services are too expensive or unreliable. As an Operations Engineer within the Starlink program you will analyze, develop, and implement tactical and strategic business processes for the supply chain group to create high impact, efficient, economical solutions. Ideal team members are highly autonomous individuals that excel in flexible environments and bring clarity and informed decision-making to our leadership teams that drive the organization.RESPONSIBILITIES:Build relationships with cross-functional groups to identify, prioritize, and lead challenging projects to completion and take ownership for the success and sustainability of actionsCreate dashboards, models, and other types of reporting to enable strategic visibility and build a business case for improvement effortsReview and analyze gathered data to identify opportunities for efficiency gains and drive improvement for both supplier and internal processesAnticipate and identify operational challenges within the organization, lead problem formulation, determine root cause, and develop creative and effective solutionsContribute to a systems roadmap and work with broader application software team to support ERP tools development & supplier-facing portal enhancementsDevelop, standardize and continuously improve supply chain metricsDrive for results and customer satisfaction by collaborating with teams, leading projects, and continuously spearheading improvements in supply chainBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or operations/supply chain management1+ years of experience in operations, manufacturing, supply chain, or software engineering1+ years of experience with SQL or business intelligence tools (e.g. Tableau, Power BI, Grafana)PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:2+ years using SQL, Python, and business intelligence tools (PowerBI, Tableau)Degree in industrial and systems engineering, operations or supply chain managementDemonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and use data to drive systemic improvements for the business.Proficient in identifying system enhancement opportunities, understanding end user requirements, and the ability to translate requirements into design requirementsUnderstanding of business concepts relating to supply chain management (procurement, sourcing, material movement/logistics, supplier quality, etc.)Demonstrated experience managing simultaneous projects with tight deadlines and navigating ambiguous problem statementsExperience with sharing information and influencing others across organizational lines, internally, and externallyProficient in Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, and PowerPointExperience with lean, six sigma, and related production principlesExperience or education in management science and engineering, operations engineering, operations research, or industrial engineeringAbility to work both autonomously and as a team in a highly demanding, ambiguous, and fast paced environmentADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestonesUp to 25% travel to other SpaceX locationsThis position requires being on site - remote work not consideredITAR REQUIREMENTS:To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be 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 reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io.