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 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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
• Experience reading fluids system schematics
• Experience reading technical drawings for weldments and machined parts
• Hands on experience fabricating, welding, machining, or assembling equipment
• Urgency to complete and improve repeated tasks that will require expertise and attention to detail
• Experience with SQL, HTML, CSS, Excel and JavaScript

• Schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility required
• Must be able to work overtime and/or weekends as needed
• Flexibility to travel to remote build sites, up to 10%
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• Valid driver’s license

• 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 .

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 .