K2 Space

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ProductionOperationsEngineer

$90–140k Los Angeles, California, United States
The Brief

“Production Operations Engineer at K2 Space. Skills: Production schedules, Analytical tools, Process improvement. Design analytical tools to evaluate delivery timelines. Lead development and execution of production schedules”

What You'll Achieve.

Support informed decision-making; Ensure alignment with validated milestone plans; Enhance quality, throughput, safety, and cost performance; Align manufacturing output with program requirements; Improve production forecasting; Optimize production v demand; Maintain program alignment; Support strategic space planning and operational decision-making

Industry & Context.

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Problems you'll solve

Identify process improvements; Proactively monitor engineering data inputs; Identify decision down-select points and actions required to optimize production

Eligibility Requirements

Must be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or business discipline, 1+ years of experience in a fast-paced production or start up environment, Experience in using Excel, SQL, or Python/R for analysis or modeling dynamic systems, Experience using Smartsheet or equivalent scheduling tools, Experience tracking critical path

Nice to Have

Experience with Inventory, production, and capacity planning, including use of MRP/ERP systems, Power BI and discrete-event simulation or modeling tools, Quantitative analysis: statistics, data analysis, cost–benefit evaluation, and visualization, Industrial, operations, process, or manufacturing engineering in a development-stage production environment, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies, Background in management science, operations engineering, or industrial engineering, Effective contributor within multidisciplinary, cross-functional teams, Ability to operate in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, Clear and concise written and verbal communication

What You'll Do.

Design analytical tools to evaluate delivery timelines

Lead development and execution of production schedules

Partner closely with engineering and manufacturing teams

Contribute to strategies that reduce production risks

Create process flow models

Develop understanding of engineering

Establish and monitor key performance metrics

Drive continuous improvement initiatives

Work collaboratively with partners

Develop analytical models and visual dashboards

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner closely with engineering and manufacturing teams on a daily basis; Work collaboratively with partners across supply chain, engineering, and finance

Communication Scope

Clear and concise written and verbal communication

Process & Methodology

Lead the development and execution of production schedules and output targets across programs, Tracking critical path

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