Join SpaceX as an Inventory Specialist to manage materials and support operations for the Starship program.
Skills & Technologies
Requirements
- Experience
- 1–3 years
- Education
- High school
Joblaze summary
The Inventory Specialist at SpaceX plays a crucial role in managing the flow of raw materials and parts essential for shop operations, ensuring accurate storage and issuance. This position requires experience in inventory control, familiarity with kitting processes, and proficiency in software like Microsoft Office and ERP systems. Ideal candidates will have a background in inventory management, preferably within aerospace or related fields, and should be prepared for a physically demanding role that may involve overtime. The position supports SpaceX's ambitious goals in space exploration, contributing to a dynamic and innovative environment.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about a month ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from SpaceX's career page.
- SpaceX has 1882 other open roles including Quality Specialist, Precision Machining (Starlink) - Level 4/5, Software Engineer, High Performance Computing, Software Engineer, Product Development (Starshield).
- 130 active Microsoft Office roles on Joblaze right now.
- 21 active Forklift roles on Joblaze right now.
- 6 active Inventory Management roles on Joblaze right now.
Quick facts
- Is the Inventory Specialist (Starship) role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Starbase, TX.
- How much experience is required?
- 1–3 years of relevant experience for this Inventory Specialist (Starship) role.
- Where is the role based?
- SpaceX is hiring for this position in Starbase, TX.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Microsoft Office, Inventory Management, Forklift.
- What seniority level is this role?
- SpaceX targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Inventory Specialist (Starship) role at SpaceX.
From the original posting
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.
INVENTORY SPECIALIST (STARSHIP)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Receive, store and issue raw material, parts, details and hardware to support shop operations
- Store parts and materials in bins, drawers, and racks, identifying part and stored location
- Maintain strict material handling practices in accordance with procedures
- Perform picking function to make up necessary kits of parts, material and hardware as required, ascertaining that all parts are available and accounted for in kit
- Verify all material received for conformity with accompanying paperwork, checking for damage, correct part numbers, quantity and revisions
- Issue material against approved paperwork such as affixing verification and traceability on required serialized parts before issuing. Validate lot trace
- Abide by all procedures, desk instructions and standard operating documents
- Monitor shelf-life storage and maintain proper rotation of stock
- Support the organizations metric goals and objectives
- Perform good housekeeping chores in area
- Perform cycle counts
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 1+ years of inventory control experience
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 3+ years of inventory control experience in a warehouse
- Experience operate a forklift and other related inventory equipment
- Experience and understanding of inventory and kitting processes
- Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Experience within the aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic fields
- ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
- Bachelor’s degree
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Available for at least one of the following shifts:
- 1st shift: 6 AM to 4:30PM
- 3rd shift: 6 PM to 4:30 AM
- Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
- Willingness to work overtime and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
- Stand: Up to 6 hours per day
- Sit: Up to 3 hours per day
- Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours or longer per day
- Overhead reach: Up to 1 hour per day
- Walk: Up to 3 hours per day
- Lift/Carry: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours or longer per day
- Climb (ladder/stairs): up to 1 hour per day
- Kneel/Crouch: up to 1 hour per day
- Upper body twist: Up to 6 hours per day
- Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees: up to 1 hour per day
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.
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.