Build Specialist, Barrel Production (Starship)

📋 Description Lead data-driven root cause analysis on complex equipment failures and quality defects Own engineering escalations end-to-end; coordinate with design/manufacturing/build reliability Drive waste reduction and line efficiency on barrel lines; optimize workflow and material flow Troubleshoot equipment and tooling issues; manage model/tooling changes Perform quality inspections and mentor technicians on standards and best practices Support assembly process updates and cross-shift coordination 🎯 Requirements 2+ years in hands-on manufacturing or 2+ years in aerospace/manufacturing environment Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, math, or science Strong root-cause ownership; experience with 5 Whys, A3, 8D, etc. Hands-on Lean tools experience (5S, Kanban, value-stream thinking, PFMEA, poka-yoke) Strong data analysis skills (Excel, VBA, SQL) for downtime and efficiency metrics Experience with automated laser welding / laser cutting