Injection Molding Production Manager – Insourcing

SpaceX; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Production Manager for Starlink Insourcing (Injection Molding) to oversee the entire production sequence from component fabrication to final assembly and testing. You will lead a large multi-shift team, drive manufacturability, and collaborate with engineering on design for manufacturability to meet aggressive schedules.

The role emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and strong leadership in a fast-paced, high-technology environment in Texas.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or 8+ years in engineering, production, or manufacturing with leadership.
• 2+ years of direct leadership/management experience.
• Experience with manufacturing environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of supervisors and 120+ technicians across 4 shifts.
• Drive manufacturability and cost reduction through new product introduction.
• Maintain safety and high-quality output; uphold ISO9001/AS9100.
• Lead continuous improvement using data-driven metrics.
• Coordinate with engineering on design-for-manufacturability.
• Protect production schedules and ensure high-rate output.
• Maintain machine maintenance and spares for uptime.

Skills

Leadership

Production management

Injection molding

Process optimization

Quality systems

Safety management

Education

Advanced degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

IPC-A-610

J-STD-001

Six Sigma/Lean Six Sigma

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Production Manager for Starlink Insourcing (Injection Molding) to oversee the entire production sequence from component fabrication to final assembly and testing. You will lead a large multi-shift team, drive manufacturability, and collaborate with engineering on design for manufacturability to meet aggressive schedules.

The role emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and strong leadership in a fast-paced, high-technology environment in Texas.