About this 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.
DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR (STARLINK)
The Development Coordinator plays a vital role within our team, ensuring the on-time completion of tests and large projects. This position involves monitoring, tracking, and coordinating parts, workflows, and schedules in a high-stakes aerospace manufacturing environment. The role requires collaboration across planning, procurement, engineering, production, and test teams to maintain data integrity, optimize logistics, and drive efficiency while adhering to SpaceX specifications and safety standards. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and adaptable in a dynamic setting.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Receive, store, and issue raw materials, parts, details, and hardware to support lab operations
• Monitor, track, and coordinate movement of parts to ensure project readiness
• Oversee RFI (inventory request) material for upcoming jobs, lineside material cycle counts, and external storage organization
• Run clear to build reports to optimize testing schedules
• Implement and maintain 5S standards for tools, equipment, and consumables
• Organize and maintain calibrated devices, including recalling those in active use as needed
• Develop and implement cost reduction processes and efficiency improvement measures
• Remove defective equipment from work centers and communicate quality issues to engineering team for resolution
• Develop and maintain reports to highlight critical needs, deliverables, and constraints as required for customers
• Analyze data and work with management to develop and verify metrics as required to drive optimal results
• Work with planning, procurement, engineering, and production teams to ensure our scheduling and inventory data is and remains clean and accurate
• Ensure a safe working environment is maintained at all times
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of supply chain, inventory control, or manufacturing experience
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor’s degree
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Proficiency with MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Experience and understanding of inventory and kitting processes
• Experience operating a forklift and related equipment
• 2+ years of experience in aerospace, electronics, automotive, or other high-volume manufacturing
• 2+ years of inventory control experience
• SQL and/or Tableau experience
• APICS Certification
• Track record of process and design improvement suggestions being successfully implemented
• Ability to adapt to changing work assignments within a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication