Production Manager: Injection Molding for High-Volume Tech

SpaceX

Bastrop (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 190,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

SpaceX Bastrop facility seeks a Production Manager for Starlink Induction. You will lead a large team across four shifts, drive manufacturability, and coordinate with engineering to meet aggressive schedules.

Demonstrated leadership in fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing, with focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. This role emphasizes process optimization and strong collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

Advanced degree and 2+ years of experience in Production, Manufacturing or Operations.
2+ years of direct leadership/management experience.
Experience transitioning products from design to manufacturing and scaling to high volume.
Experience with injection molding, CNC, die casting, stamping, assembly and box build.

Responsibilities

Manage a team of supervisors and 120+ technicians on a 4 shift structure.
Implement a development program to enhance capability while reducing lead time and cost.
Ensure safety and maintain an excellent safety record.
Lead continuous improvement projects using data-driven metrics.
Identify root causes of quality issues and implement improvements.
Monitor area status/readiness and risks to leadership.
Maintain compliance to ISO9001 and AS9100 standards.
Collaborate with engineering to ensure manufacturability of new products.
Meet tight production schedules and adapt to changing priorities.