Director, High-Volume Starlink Assembly

Spacex; Bastrop, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Bastrop, TX is seeking a leader to own Starlink Product Assembly Production, scaling high‑volume manufacturing to enable global connectivity. You will oversee Assembly, Test, Manufacturing Engineering, Automation, and Maintenance across fast‑paced lines.

You will manage 250+ staff, mentor engineers and operators, drive continuous improvement, embed manufacturability into design, ensure safety, and meet tight production schedules in a rapidly evolving environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or engineering or 7+ years of production experience.
• 5+ years in production/manufacturing/operations.
• 5+ years in people leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the strategic & tactical execution of Starlink Product Production
• Lead 250+ staff across engineering and operations.
• Lead and mentor high‑performing teams of manufacturing, process, and automation engineers to operationalize and continuously improve production.
• Implement a development program to enhance the capability of all team members while improving quality and reducing lead time & cost.
• Partner with Responsible Engineering teams to embed manufacturability into the design of new products and production lines.
• Ensure a strong focus is placed on safety and maintain an excellent safety record.
• Champion continuous improvement projects using appropriate metrics & data.
• Use quality metrics to continually improve the quality output of the operation.
• Manage resource levels to ensure optimum performance of the team.
• Monitor and communicate area status/readiness and risks to leadership.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with internal quality and customer contractual requirements.
• Foster a spirit of cooperation and collaboration within and between departments.
• Meet tight production schedules to achieve high-rate production, while adapting to changing priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Think creatively and drive innovation; question the status quo, while following documentation and maintaining prescribed quality standards.

Skills

People leadership

Manufacturing leadership

Operations scaling

Electronics manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM or Engineering

Tools

ISO 9000/AS9100 familiarity

Job description

SpaceX in Bastrop, TX is seeking a leader to own Starlink Product Assembly Production, scaling high‑volume manufacturing to enable global connectivity. You will oversee Assembly, Test, Manufacturing Engineering, Automation, and Maintenance across fast‑paced lines.

You will manage 250+ staff, mentor engineers and operators, drive continuous improvement, embed manufacturability into design, ensure safety, and meet tight production schedules in a rapidly evolving environment.