Production Supervisor - Assembly & SMT (Starlink)

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Bastrop, TX is seeking a Production Supervisor for Assembly & SMT (Starlink) to lead large teams and drive the mass production of consumer electronics globally. You will partner with manufacturing and design engineers to move products from prototyping to full-scale production and maintain strict quality and safety standards.

The role requires strong leadership, manufacturing know-how, and the ability to manage complex production schedules, improve efficiency, and ensure on-time

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of manufacturing/production experience in lieu of degree.
• 1+ years of experience leading a team or project.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and steer the collective efforts of electronics production associates.
• Enforce company standards, policies, and rules.
• Interface with area leadership and prioritize work based on production schedule and organizational goals.
• Schedule risk identification and mitigation.
• Coordinate support organization efforts to minimize production interruptions.
• Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications.
• Process non-conforming hardware to return to conforming state and normal product flow.
• Improve area safety and efficiency through regular auditing and continuous improvement.
• Optimize product flow through the factory.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Identify and eliminate defects within the area value stream.
• Reduce downtime for product and personnel.
• Support transition of product from engineering to full rate production.
• Review drawings and technical data packages for manufacturability with feedback to engineering/design community.

Skills

Team leadership

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Production Supervisor - Assembly & SMT (Starlink)

Bastrop, TX

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 of enabling human life on Mars.

SpaceX is leveraging our experience building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s largest satellite constellation and most advanced broadband internet system. We provide reliable and fast internet to millions of users worldwide, including populations with little or no connectivity, rural communities, aircraft, watercraft, and places where existing services are unreliable, too expensive, or disconnected by natural disasters. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system, thousands of satellites and consumer antennae that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing. The Starlink team is seeking out the best-in-class professionals to maximize Starlink’s potential for communities and businesses around the globe.

As a supervisor on the Starlink production team, you will spearhead the production of millions of consumer-facing electronic devices that we ship to customers’ homes around the world. You will manage large teams of technicians and assemblers while working closely with manufacturing and design engineers, ultimately driving the transition from prototyping to full-scale production.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and steer the collective efforts of electronics production associates
• Enforce company standards, policies, and rules
• Interface with area leadership and prioritize work based on production schedule and organizational goals
• Schedule risk identification and mitigation
• Coordinate support organization efforts to minimize production interruptions
• Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications
• Process non-conforming hardware to efficiently return them to conforming state and normal product flow
• Improve area safety and efficiency through regular auditing and continuous improvement
• Optimize product flow through the factory
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corresponding corrective action plans
• Identify and eliminate defects within the area value stream
• Reduce downtime for product and personnel
• Support efforts to transition product from engineering development to full rate production
• Review drawings and technical data packages for manufacturability while providing constructive feedback to engineering/design community

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing, production, or logistics environment in lieu of degree or 2+ years of experience at SpaceX
• 1+ years of experience leading a team or project

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 7+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing, production, or logistics environment
• 2+ years of experience leading a team or project
• Lean manufacturing training and experience
• Experience monitoring, tracking, and continually improving total cost equation
• Experience with applying lean manufacturing principles and efficiency methods
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret controlled documentation and processes such as: Cable harnesses, wiring diagrams, layout drawings, mechanical drawings, GD&T, assembly procedures/work instructions, schematics, engineering drawings, and parts lists
• Familiarity with Design for Manufacturability, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Failure Mode Effects Analysis
• PCBA, harness, electro-mechanical assembly, optical component manufacturing, and prototype development experience
• Experience preferred in fast-paced consumer electronics production environment
• Able to adapt to constant changing work assignments and fast-paced work environment
• Proficient with computers, the ability to use MS Office, shop floor management software (ERP) and related programs

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available for one of the following shifts (start and end times are approximate):
  • A Shift - 5:00am-5:00pm, Sunday-Wednesday
  • B Shift - 5:00am-5:00pm, Wednesday-Saturday
  • C Shift - 5:00pm-5:00am, Sunday-Wednesday
  • D Shift - 5:00pm-5:00am, Wednesday-Saturday
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Able to travel for business trips up to 10% on an ongoing basis
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
• Ability stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to maneuver in tight spaces
• Must be willing to work onsite, remote work not considered
• 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 .

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