About Us
At Saildrone, we sustainably explore, map, and monitor the oceans to understand, protect, and preserve our world. We provide real-time access to critical data from any ocean on earth, 24/7/365, and use proprietary software applications to transform that data into actionable insights and intelligence. Our fleet of uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs), powered by renewable wind and solar power, have a minimal carbon footprint and operate without the need for a crewed support vessel.
Saildrone works with governments, civil agencies, foundations, universities, and private companies around the globe to drive better information about our oceans and seasfrom sailing into the eye of a category 4 hurricane to obtain new data about how storms intensify, collecting new CO2 data in hard-to-reach areas, and counting fish biomass to inform sustainable fishery management, to mapping the ocean floor and reducing illegal fishing and drug trafficking. As a result of our work, we have been included on TIME's List of the 100 Most Influential Companies in 2024, Fast Companys list of the "Worlds Most Innovative Companies for 2022," and earned the Ocean Awards Innovation Award, presented by the Blue Marine Foundation. Saildrone's hurricane mission was included as one of The New York Times' "Top 21 Things that happened (for the first time) in 2021" and Popular Science's "100 Greatest Innovations of 2021," and entered into the Guinness Book of World Records for recording the "highest windspeed recorded by a USV."
We are based in Alameda, CA, with offices in Washington DC and St. Petersburg, FL, and operate our missions worldwide. Saildrone is backed by top-tier investors in the frontier tech and sustainability sectors, including Social Capital, Capricorn, Lux Capital, BOND Capital, and Emerson Collective.
This is an exciting opportunity with a fast-growing team at the cutting-edge intersection of big data services and autonomous hardware. You will be an integral part of a high-performing multi-disciplinary team that delivers high impact for humanity and future generations.
The Role
We are hiring for a new position at Saildrone, a Production Control Coordinator, who will report to our Production Manager and be responsible for daily work scheduling in the cells including ensuring material is on hand & ready to build, and that work is represented correctly in our production systems and schedules. They will coordinate activities in a narrow window before actual build to ensure the build goes smoothly in terms of materials and matching demand.
Responsibilities
Working with Production Manager and existing Production Control Coordinator on creating and understanding short term production assembly demand
Understanding which assemblies are clear to build based on inventory and capacity
Ensuring the production cell has all materials on hand to build by collaborating with our inventory department
Entering, releasing and closing work orders; for traditional builds and special projects
Ensure inventory accuracy in production cells through regular audits of open work orders and repair materials
Highlighting supply chain shortages and working with supply chain team to disposition shortages
Work with manufacturing engineering to ensure BOMs match what is expected of production assemblies
Coordinate with our assembly team on availability of production assemblies and field service needs
Help maintain production long term schedule and reporting needs within the company
Work with the Production Manager to advocate for production needs from other departments
Coordinate timing and part availability for first article and engineering handoffs
Required Skills and Experience
Degree in business or quantitative area, and 2+ years production experience, or 5+ years in a production environment, or equivalent experience
Understanding and experience of factory material flows
Basic understanding of machining tasks (welding, bending, taps)
Experience with production inventory systems like Netsuite, and functions including: Bills of Materials, Work Orders, ECO implementation
Experience with work control systems like Jira, SmartSheets, Teamcenter
Strong communication and team skills, especially in a production team environment
Strong problem solving skills: e.g. What is causing us to be blocked during assembly? What can be done to solve those problems?
Strong attention to detail, specifications, and improving processes
Able to work at our Alameda factory M-F 8am-4:30pm
Physical Requirements
Work requires the ability to be stationary for extended periods of time.
Work requires the ability to transverse the manufacturing facility multiple times a day.
Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting, walking, and reaching.
Work requires lifting up to 20 lbs short distances.
Location : This position is in Alameda, CA. Our waterfront office offers beautiful views of San Francisco Bay in always sunny Alameda. Even our walls have good karma, our offices mix software development with a hardware production line in the former airplane hangar used to film 'The Matrix'.
Benefits :
Medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents.
Short and relaxing ferry ride from the Ferry Building for SF residents
Enhanced Parental Leave Programs
Competitive benefits including excellent medical, life insurance, 401k plan
A reasonable estimate of the current pay rate is $35.00 - $40.00 per hour. Catch up on the latest news about us:
The Tiny Craft Mapping Superstorms at Sea The New York Times
TIME 100 Most Influential Companies 2024: Saildrone
An Underwater Mountain was Newly Discovered off California Coast San Francisco Chronicle
Hacking the Anthropocene with Survivalist Robots [VIDEO] Freethink
An Unprecedented View Inside a Hurricane EOS
Saildrones First Aluminum Surveyor Autonomous Vessel Splashes Down for Navy Testing TechCrunch
USVs Could Deter IUU Fishing USNI Proceedings
Saildrone Vehicles Track Whales around Offshore Wind Power Workboat
Mullen, Former Joint Chiefs Chairman, to Lead Board for Unmanned Tech Firm Saildrone Breaking Defense
The Navy Is Using Robot Ships to Deter Human Smuggling out of Haiti Defense One
Saildrone's Quiet Voyage: Autonomous Vehicle Aids Great Lakes Fish Stock Study Up North Live
Saildrone Featured Videos Playlist
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
At Saildrone, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that a diverse and inclusive team leads to innovation and better problem-solving. We encourage applications from candidates of all genders, ethnicities, races, sexual orientations, disabilities, and backgrounds.
Individual compensation packages are based on geographic location, scope of the role, relevant experience, and the ability to deal with complexity and problem solve within our organization, among other factors.
All employees are required to provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S. within their first 3 days of work. Please note that the Company does not sponsor employees for work visas or permanent resident cards to work in the U.S. If you need sponsorship for a work visa or green card, you will not be qualified for employment with Saildrone.
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