Production Supervisor SMT Starlink

3 days ago


Redmond, Washington, United States SpaceX Full time

At SpaceX, we're pushing the boundaries of space exploration and development. As a Production Supervisor SMT Starlink, you'll play a critical role in leading our team to achieve this vision.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and maintain production schedules, processes, and safety standards for our SMT team.
  • Lead, coach, and mentor technicians to ensure seamless production and quality control.
  • Drive the transition from prototyping to full-scale production, collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams.
  • Collaborate with area leadership to prioritize work based on production schedules and organizational goals.
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives, risk reduction strategies, and root-cause analysis to optimize production efficiency.
  • Establish and analyze area metrics to drive personnel training, development, and optimization of product flow through the factory.
  • Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications, reviewing and providing feedback on manufacturability plans and technical data packages.
  • Perform hands-on assembly of satellite components and vehicle integration assembly when required.

Requirements:

  • High school degree or equivalency certificate.
  • 5+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing/testing environment or a Bachelor's Degree.
  • 1+ years of experience leading a team or project.

Preferred Skills:

  • Lean/Six Sigma green belt certification or equivalent.
  • Experience with lean manufacturing training, lean manufacturing principles, and efficiency methods.
  • Experience with harnessing, electro-mechanical assembly, and prototype development.
  • Experience monitoring, tracking, and continually improving total cost equation.
  • Strong understanding of design for manufacturability proficiency including: Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and Failure Mode Effects Analysis.
  • 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.
  • Proficient with computers, the ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), shop floor management software (ERP), and related programs.
  • Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment.

Additional Requirements:

  • Must be open to work all shifts, extended hours, and/or weekends as needed.
  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted.
  • Repetitive assembly operations, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position.

Compensation & Benefits:

Pay range: $105,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year. Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

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.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX 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 SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.


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