Process Planner

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 aerospace, avionics, manufacturing, industrial engineering or production; or 3+ years of experience working in aerospace, avionics, manufacturing, industrial engineering or production

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience converting engineering instructions and information into content intended for a variety of audiences and ability levels
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing planning or technical writing within the automotive, technology, or aerospace industry