Lead Silicon IC Assembly Production Supervisor

SpaceX; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Wisconsin is seeking a Production Supervisor for silicon assembly (Starlink) to lead and scale high-performance teams through rapid prototyping to high-volume production in a demanding cleanroom environment.

You will partner with engineering, supply chain, operations, and management to solve problems quickly, drive Lean improvements, and ensure safety and quality while delivering on ambitious production schedules.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent in manufacturing/engineering, plus 3+ years in manufacturing/test, or 5+ years without degree.
• 3+ years leading teams in manufacturing/test, with safety-critical systems and heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of manufacturing specialists, technicians, and maintenance personnel for process development and high-volume ramp.
• Own safety performance and ensure training compliance across the team.
• Develop and mentor team members through training, performance management, and career progression.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Kaizen, 5S/6S, and value stream mapping to cut waste and cycle times.
• Develop and execute daily production plans based on customer commitments and resources.
• Analyze production data, resolve issues, and lead root cause analysis (5 Why, 8D, A3).
• Collaborate with engineering on design for manufacturability and process standardization.
• Serve as primary technical decision-maker for production, efficiency, and personnel matters.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

5S/6S

Six Sigma (DMAIC)

SPC

FMEA

Theory of Constraints (TOC)

MS Office

ERP/MRP systems

Education

Associate's degree in a manufacturing/engineering related field

Bachelor's degree in science/engineering/operations or math (preferred)

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR, SILICON ASSEMBLY (STARLINK)

As a Production Supervisor, you will lead and scale high-performance teams responsible for the insourcing of custom integrated circuits and packages - from rapid prototyping through high-volume production. This role requires close collaboration with engineering, supply chain, operations, and management to solve problems quickly in a demanding, fast-paced cleanroom environment. The ideal candidate is motivated by Starlink's mission to deliver high-speed, low-latency global connectivity.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead a team of manufacturing specialists, technicians, and equipment maintenance personnel accountable for process development, product qualification, reliability, and high-volume ramp of silicon packages and flight/consumer hardware


• Own safety performance, ensuring all team members follow safety policies and receive required environmental, health, and safety training


• Develop and mentor team members through training, performance management, career progression, hiring, and discipline


• Drive continuous improvement using Lean principles, Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, and other tools to eliminate waste, reduce cycle time, lower costs, and improve throughput and quality


• Develop and execute daily production plans, prioritize work based on customer commitments, manpower, equipment capacity, and material availability


• Analyze production data, resolve operational issues, and lead root cause analysis (5Why, 8D, A3)


• Take corrective actions to maintain quality and meet customer requirements


• Partner with engineering and process leaders on design for manufacturability, process standardization, and variation reduction


• Act as the primary technical decision-maker for the team on production, efficiency, and personnel matters

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's degree and 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing/test environment OR 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing/test environment in lieu of a degree


• 3+ years of hands-on experience with safety-critical systems, mechanical assemblies, automated equipment, and multi-axis heavy equipment


• 3+ years of formal team leadership experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, operations management, or math discipline


• 3+ years managing production teams in a semiconductor back-end cleanroom environment (NPI/ Assembly and Test experience strongly preferred)


• Strong working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S/6S, Six Sigma (DMAIC), SPC, FMEA, and Theory of Constraints (TOC)


• Experience with flight-quality or high-reliability hardware in a fast-paced production setting


• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification (ASQ preferred)


• Experience in low-mix, high-volume manufacturing under ISO9001 or AS9100


• Proficient with MS Office, ERP/MRP systems; Power BI and SQL experience is a plus


• Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities in a high-growth environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed


• Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position


• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. * 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. * 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out [e-mail].