Starlink Test Systems Production Lead

SpaceX; Union Hill-Novelty Hill (WA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) plan

Medical, Vision, Dental

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Shuttle service

Job summary

SpaceX in Washington state seeks a Supervisor, Test System Production (Starlink) to oversee the production of test systems validating flight hardware such as racks, harnessing and fixturing. You will supervise daily activities, assign tasks, and manage a 10+ person team.

You will drive hands-on build activities, coordinate with test engineering, and implement workflows, safety standards, and inventory controls. Strong production leadership required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 4+ years of assembly and/or production experience.
• 1+ years of supervisor or management experience.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems and components.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the production of test systems used to validate flight hardware for Starlink Satellites (Racks, Harnessing, Fixturing, Custom PCBAs, etc.)
• Supervise shop floor activity, including daily/weekly assignments and workflow
• Lead and manage a staff of 10+ workers including all performance management related tasks
• Take extreme ownership of the operations and build queue across all shifts and days
• Collaborate with test engineering partner teams to ensure that communication is high and technical needs and schedules are understood
• Contribute to hands-on builds of test equipment as necessary
• Initiate and foster a spirit of cooperation within the team and other departments
• Implementation and continual improvement of workflows, processes, standards, inventory and shop layouts
• Review work instructions or design updates and make change recommendations when needed
• Responsible for assessing and vetting the appropriate skillset needed for test system production
• Identify training needs and develop training programs
• Monitor labor hours and overtime, implement improvement plans and time management with staff
• Accomplish production results by communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results
• Identify risks to test system readiness and address the risks accordingly
• Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications
• Maintain tooling and consumable supply inventory
• Improve area safety and efficiency through regular auditing and continuous improvement
• Continuously improve process and manpower efficiency, utilization and productivity
• Coach and support professional development of direct reports

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Safety training

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

High school diploma

Tools

Electrical systems

Job description

SpaceX in Washington state seeks a Supervisor, Test System Production (Starlink) to oversee the production of test systems validating flight hardware such as racks, harnessing and fixturing. You will supervise daily activities, assign tasks, and manage a 10+ person team.

You will drive hands-on build activities, coordinate with test engineering, and implement workflows, safety standards, and inventory controls. Strong production leadership required.