Lead Technical Training Engineer (Starlink)

LEAD TECHNICAL TRAINING ENGINEER (STARLINK)

A Lead Technical Training Engineer is driven by the fundamental belief that education and knowledge are power. However, a SpaceX Lead Technical Training Engineer combines that belief with a strong sense of urgency, creativity, and resourcefulness and thrives on opportunities for hands-on application. The ideal candidate brings applicable industry experience to the table and will be armed with strong communication skills and an innovative problem-solving ability. They have the ability to lead a successful team with strong SpaceX leadership values.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the Team Lead for Training Engineers, Training Specialists and Technical Trainers, with operational responsibility.
• Set priories for team and manages day to day activities.
• Mentor and monitor the team’s personal development and performance.
• Act as the technical point of contact for all training requirements.
• Manage and serve as the business system owner for Learning Management System, Personnel Qualifications, and Training Engineering Masters.
• Lead trainings of all planning functions in the use of training EMs. Own all training Engineering Masters (EM), including test plans.
• Lead standardization of training methods across departments at the site; including, on-the-job training (OJT), live internal course offerings, and external course offerings.
• Act as point of contact for ensuring training courses are up to date and conform with current specifications.
• Lead design for all hardware and training aids used for hands-on technical training courses.
• Lead development and deliver systems-based training applications (WARP, MES, RTFM, Etc).
• Lead new course content development, including the ability to build new training courses to align with engineering specifications.
• Lead training modules (classroom and online) for SpaceX personnel on a variety of technical topics.
• Develop process specifications and research on new technologies.
• Engage production management, engineering, quality, and subject matter experts to gather required technical information on complex manufacturing processes and technologies.
• Monitor human error trends as a result of training to assess training impacts and provide solutions to demonstrate a downward trend.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 1+ years of experience in technical training or developing coursework in a manufacturing setting.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.
• Training experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Skills to independently analyze, review, and research manufacturing processes and applicable standards.
• Excellent oral and written training/communication skills.
• In-depth understanding of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and systems troubleshooting.
• In-depth understanding of Personnel Qualifications (PQ) and manufacturing planning (MES).
• Ability to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of manufacturing processes and machine operation.
• Demonstrated experience as a team-oriented self-starter, eager to meet and exceed objectives, with the ability to handle a multi-project environment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and electrical schematics.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This role is located in Bastrop, TX and will require you to be onsite. Remote work will not be considered
• Position may require extended hours and/or weekend work
• This position may require some travel. Up to 5%