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Production Coordinator (Starship Components Machining)

Hawthorne, CA
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

The Production Coordinator is a vital role within SpaceX's machining, manufacturing and production teams. Production Coordinators work in support of all production staff to ensure the on-time delivery of components and assemblies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Monitor, track, and move parts as required through the production flow to ensure timely delivery to the next production location.
  • Coordinate physical movement of parts through receiving inspection, stock rooms, purchasing, production resources or any applicable work center within SpaceX.
  • Ensure parts are handled and protected properly and within SpaceX specifications.
  • Coordinate off-site processing of parts to ensure on-time delivery as required.
  • Work with the planning, procurement, engineering, and production teams to ensure our MRP/ERP data is and remains clean and accurate.
  • Assist with resolution of incorrect system data, which is driving inappropriate demand, schedules, or could result in general failure.
  • Update and utilize target management system to drive results.
  • Work with production supervisors and managers to ensure all metrics driven action requirements are completed.
  • Communicate part status and estimated completion dates.
  • Assist production leadership and project teams with action item updates as required.
  • Support logistics process through innovative staging of workflow as required.
  • Support management of material certifications as required; prevent use of un-certified materials.
  • Support production and inventory personnel with "return to stock" and inventory purge actions.
  • Support purchase requisition creation for scheduled contract work as required.
  • Organize and maintain the physical and electronic library for production related tooling and calibration database as required.
  • Support projects or productivity development activities within assigned production cells.
  • Support assigned production cells with work order management activities as required.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
  • 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing or administrative environment.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • 3+ years of experience handling parts in a manufacturing setting.
  • Strong computer skills, familiar with the full suite of MS Office products.
  • Forklift certified.
  • Experience in organizing files and documents.
  • Inventory experience.
  • Experience with MRP/ERP systems.
  • Experience in aerospace or advanced manufacturing environments.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be willing to 1st shift (Monday - Friday 5AM - 3:00PM) and 2nd shift (Monday - Friday 2:45PM - 12:45AM) hours, overtime, and weekends as needed.
  • Able to stand for extended periods - 8 hours minimum.
  • Able to lift up to 30 lbs. unassisted.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Level 1: $22.00 - $24.50/hour
Level 2: $24.00 - $27.00/hour
Level 3: $26.00 - $30.00/hour

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 and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

ITAR 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. Section 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. Section 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 EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

About SpaceX

SpaceX

SpaceX is one of the most influential aerospace companies in the world, transforming space launch, satellite communications, and deep-space transportation. Founded by Elon Musk, SpaceX designs and manufactures advanced rockets and spacecraft, including Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship, alongside the Dragon spacecraft and the Starlink satellite internet constellation. The company plays a major role in U.S. space access, national security launch capabilities, and commercial space infrastructure.

For job seekers, SpaceX offers opportunities across some of the most demanding engineering disciplines in the industry, including aerospace engineering, propulsion, software development, avionics, manufacturing, robotics, materials science, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to engineers, technicians, and builders who want to work in a high-intensity environment focused on rapid iteration, vertical integration, and hands-on hardware development at scale.

Unlike traditional aerospace contractors that rely heavily on long development cycles, SpaceX operates with a fast-paced, vertically integrated engineering culture where teams design, build, test, and fly systems in rapid succession. Employees often work directly on flight hardware and production systems, contributing to programs that routinely push the boundaries of reusability, launch frequency, and cost reduction in space access.

As global demand for satellite communications, space infrastructure, and national security launch services continues to grow, SpaceX remains one of the most important employers in aerospace and defense-adjacent technology. For professionals seeking a highly challenging, mission-driven career at the cutting edge of spaceflight and advanced engineering, SpaceX stands out as one of the most ambitious and impactful companies in the world.

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