Production Supervisor, Starlink Silicon Assembly

United States Digital Space LLC; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC in Texas is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead and scale high-performance teams responsible for insourcing custom ICs and packages — from rapid prototyping through high-volume production in a demanding cleanroom environment.

You will collaborate with engineering, supply chain, operations and management to solve problems quickly, drive Lean improvements, and ensure safety and quality in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 3+ years in manufacturing/test, or 5+ years without a degree.
• 3+ years hands-on experience with safety-critical systems, mechanical assemblies, automated equipment, and multi-axis heavy equipment.
• 3+ years formal team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of manufacturing specialists, technicians, and equipment maintenance personnel for process development, qualification, reliability, and ramp.
• Own safety performance and ensure EH&S training and policy compliance.
• Develop and mentor team members through training, performance management, and career progression.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping to reduce waste and improve throughput.
• Develop and execute daily production plans based on customer commitments and resource availability.
• Analyze production data, resolve issues, and lead root-cause analyses and corrective actions.
• Partner with engineering and process leaders on design for manufacturability and standardization.
• Act as primary technical decision-maker for production, efficiency, and personnel matters.

Skills

Safety-critical systems

Team leadership

Manufacturing experience

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

SQL

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR, STARLINK SILICON ASSEMBLY

the company 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 the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

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 receive required Environmental, Health & Safety training and strictly follow safety policies.
• 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, prioritizing 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) and 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 & 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing/test environment,or 5+ years of experience without 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 & 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.

the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with the company 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 the company’s Affiantive Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out [e-mail]*.*