Production Coordinator, Tool and Die

About the role

The Tool and Die Production Coordinator plays a vital role within SpaceX's manufacturing and production teams. Production Coordinators work in support of all insource manufacturing leadership staff to ensure the on-time delivery of components and assemblies through the insource manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute the demand planning process for "Make" components, with primary focus on Tool & Die and CNC Machine Shop part flow, while ensuring timely fulfillment of customer requirements for Tool Assembly
• Monitor and track the bill of materials in MRP systems for the product scope to ensure on time assemblies
• Execute purchasing transactions within scope by issuing purchase orders for SpaceX tool and die programs and ensure on-time delivery
• Maintain product master data and develop expertise in all material planning systems and reports
• Develop and maintain good relationships with vendors and distributors to ensure communication channels are active with real time delivery information and work in progress
• Proactively update SpaceX management and engineering teams on all critical supply issues
• Analyze available manufacturing data and develop metrics required to drive optimal results
• Work with manufacturing supervisors and managers to ensure all metrics driven action requirements are completed
• Assist in the development of and maintain reports to highlight needs, deliverables, and constraints as required for internal and customer use
• Communicate component, tool status and estimated completion dates to leadership weekly
• Proactively work with internal and external teams to manage inventory, prevent stock outs
• Work with the scheduling team to coordinate preventative maintenance and new build activities
• Assist with the resolution of incorrect system data, which is driving inappropriate demand, schedules, or could result in general failure
• Coordinate off-site processing of parts with engineering and manufacturing to ensure on-time delivery as required
• Work with the procurement, engineering, and production teams to ensure our MRP/ERP data is and remains clean and accurate
• Support assigned manufacturing areas with work order management activities as required

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience navigating a multitier bill of materials and work orders
• Experience working in a production environment
• Experience using forklifts
• Experience using overhead cranes
• Familiarity with ERP systems and purchasing/planning functions
• Strong computer skills, familiar with the full suite of MS Office products
• 2+ years of professional manufacturing scheduling or coordinating experience
• 2+ years of practical experience using ERP/MRP systems in a production environment
• Demonstrated ability to improve efficiency and operational effectiveness by thinking strategically and critically and building broad, cross-functional relationships
• Highly skilled at taking in large quantities of information and presenting it in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work with limited supervision to develop and manage program plans and schedules
• Experience creating and managing dashboards using data visualization tools
• Experience with sharing information and influencing others across organizational lines, internally and externally
• Experience working in a highly demanding and fast paced environment

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to travel - up to 50% of a work week may be required
• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones
• This position is based in Bastrop, TX and requires being onsite - remote work not considered

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. § 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.