About the role
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.
PROCESS PLANNER
Process planners are critical to upholding a high standard of manufacturing planning and fabrication, enabling the rapid creation and modification of test equipment at the McGregor Rocket Development and Test Facility. This highly multidisciplinary position is tasked with developing manufacturing capabilities and processes, inclusive of welding, machining, pressure testing, assembly, and field integration.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Create, revise, and maintain planning documents, with clear and accurate process instructions, which conform to design and process specifications
Assess upstream and downstream impacts of work instructions and update interfaces between teams to minimize communication issues
Interpret manufacturing/assembly drawings and process specifications to create accurate and well reviewed technician-level work instructions that fully conform to design requirements
Create, revise, and maintain graphics-heavy, user-friendly instruction and process documents to produce and test flight hardware and ground support equipment
Incorporate redlines/edits from engineers into existing technical specifications, test procedures, and technician-level work instructions
Optimize order of operations and assembly sequence to maximize build efficiency and reduce the probability of technician error
Convert existing specification documents into standardized templates and perform formatting overhauls
Interact with engineering, subject matter experts, and shop floor personnel to ensure that work instructions are accurate and comprehensible
Act as subject matter expert on proprietary enterprise software systems and lead initiatives to improve feature sets and workflows
Develop conventions and process templates to drive standardization of planning efforts across the Test Equipment Fabrication team
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Associate degree and 1+ years of experience working in ae…
