Machine Maintenance Manager – Starlink Production

InvestedintheMission; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Manager of Machine Maintenance for Starlink production in Bastrop, TX. You will lead a team to maximize equipment availability, drive maintenance programs, and ensure uptime of high-volume production lines that connect people worldwide to the internet.

The role requires leadership in aerospace or high-volume manufacturing, hands-on maintenance skills, and strong problem-solving abilities across hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a STEM field or 5+ years of leadership in manufacturing.
• 3+ years in aerospace or high-volume manufacturing.
• 2+ years in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead team to maximize machine availability, throughput, and OEE.
• Design and implement maintenance tracking systems with minimal uptime impact.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions with engineers.
• Manage spare parts inventory; justify upgrades and refurbishments.
• Provide feedback on design for maintainability and foster disciplined operations.
• Oversee administrative tasks including performance reviews and KPI analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Team-building

Maintenance planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM

Tools

Industrial automation

Data acquisition & control systems

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical systems

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Manager of Machine Maintenance for Starlink production in Bastrop, TX. You will lead a team to maximize equipment availability, drive maintenance programs, and ensure uptime of high-volume production lines that connect people worldwide to the internet.

The role requires leadership in aerospace or high-volume manufacturing, hands-on maintenance skills, and strong problem-solving abilities across hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems.