Production Supervisor - Assembly & SMT (Starlink)

The role

You will manage large teams of technicians and assemblers to produce consumer-facing electronic devices. You will work with manufacturing and design engineers to drive the transition from prototyping to full-scale production.

What you will do

• 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

Required 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
• Ability to travel for business trips up to 10% on an ongoing basis
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
• Able to stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to maneuver in tight spaces

Nice to have

• 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 instructi
• 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
• Six Sigma certification

Before you apply

• 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 obtai

About the company

SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make human life on Mars possible. The company is leveraging experience building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, a large satellite constellation and broadband internet system.