This role pays less than
67%
of similar roles. Most pay
$148,500–$221,500
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$150k
versus about
$185k
for comparable roles.
Based on 239 similar postings.
Employer
About SpaceX
SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.
SpaceX currently has
608 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$155,000
across 442 roles with salary data.
The Manager of Material Flow Engineering at SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA, leads a multi-level team responsible for ensuring seamless material availability from suppliers to rockets. This role involves managing inventory performance and efficiency through innovative lineside inventory design and operational excellence, collaborating with cross-functional teams on critical projects, and using AI tools like Grok and Claude alongside Excel, PowerBI, SQL, and Grafana for data analysis. The ideal candidate has advanced manufacturing or industrial experience, CAD skills, and knowledge of MRP, WMS, and MES systems, along with a proven track record in leadership and project management within fast-paced environments. This position demands adaptability to rapid changes and the ability to maintain high standards of safety, quality, and documentation while driving continuous improvement in aerospace manufacturing.
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