Starlink Maintenance Supervisor - Multi-Shift Leader

InvestedintheMission; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is looking for an experienced Machine Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance operations that support Starlink production and operations. You will build and develop a high-performing maintenance team and establish the processes, standards, and culture needed for excellence.

In this fast-paced role, you will manage schedules, workflows, and resources, drive PM programs, and collaborate with engineers to improve equipment reliability and uptime across the production line.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of professional experience in machining, maintenance, or production/manufacturing; OR 5+ years of professional experience in machining, maintenance, or production/manufacturing.
• 1+ years of experience directly leading a team or project.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-skilled technician team supporting Starlink production.
• Establish and refine Preventive Maintenance (PM) work plans and schedules for all assets.
• Drive collaboration with engineers to define corrective maintenance strategies and target completion dates based on failure analysis, ensuring they feed into robust PM schedules.
• Spearhead the partnership with engineering to stay current on emerging technologies and proactively evaluate/implement solutions that improve production operations and equipment reliability.
• Build and manage a spares inventory strategy tailored to each equipment type to fully support the overall maintenance approach.
• Direct coordination with the scheduler to ensure the right technicians and contractors are assigned to complete the full PM schedule.
• Oversee the execution of all maintenance work, including emergency breakdowns, while actively monitoring progress and removing obstacles.
• Lead hands-on troubleshooting and technical decision-making as needed to drive timely resolution of issues.
• Develop and manage key performance metrics (Uptime, OEE, MTTR) to drive data-based decision making across the department.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Root cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

Team development

Equipment reliability

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/technical field

Job description

SpaceX is looking for an experienced Machine Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance operations that support Starlink production and operations. You will build and develop a high-performing maintenance team and establish the processes, standards, and culture needed for excellence.

In this fast-paced role, you will manage schedules, workflows, and resources, drive PM programs, and collaborate with engineers to improve equipment reliability and uptime across the production line.