Manufacturing Engineering Manager

4 days ago

Bastrop TX, United States SpaceX Full time
Job Description

At SpaceX, we are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead our Starlink PCBA production team. As a key member of our manufacturing organization, you will be responsible for designing, building, and continuously improving our high-volume Starlink Product SMT lines.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead manufacturing engineering efforts to design, build, and continuously improve our high-volume Starlink Product SMT lines.
  • Ensure all PCBA production and test processes are performing with the highest levels of safety, quality, and rate.
  • Manage a team of engineers and specialists for the Starlink PCBA manufacturing team on a 2-shift structure.
  • Responsible for implementing plug-and-play processes to production that are capable of high-volume throughput across multiple lines (3M+ per year).
  • Act as the technical decision maker and advisor to the team on manufacturing techniques and test methods that will enable building various subassemblies at rate.
  • Align department initiatives with the goals and responsibilities of the manufacturing engineering team.
  • Ensure a strong focus is placed on safety, and maintain an excellent safety record.
  • Lead the overall manufacturing development strategy for the areas under ownership for key metrics: quality, delivery, and cost.
  • Manage team's technical documentation strategy and ensure records are up-to-date.
  • Manage and mentor manufacturing engineers, specialists, and interns on the team.
  • Recruit, develop, train, and retain world-class leaders and individual contributors who will deliver for the business and amplify each team they interact with.
Requirements
  • Advanced degree and 2+ years of experience working in one or more of the following: engineering, production, manufacturing, operations.
  • 2+ years of direct leadership/management experience leading engineers.
  • Master's degree in an engineering discipline.
  • 4+ years of experience in a leadership role in a manufacturing environment and transitioning products from development into production.
  • High degree of comfort on the factory floor, working to identify and execute efficiency improvements in all aspects of production and manufacturing.
  • Demonstrated capability to solve complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team using appropriate problem-solving tools.
  • Experience with the design and manufacturing of high-reliability electronics assemblies.
  • Technically well-rounded and displays a proficiency in electronics manufacturing techniques, processes, and equipment including a strong working knowledge of EEE piece parts, PCB, PCBA, lamination, electromechanical, test.
  • Ability to develop and maintain high-performing suppliers and contract manufacturers.
  • Experience working in a highly adaptive and iterative environment.
  • Experience implementing automation into production processes.
  • Experience transitioning products from design to manufacturing and scaling to high volume as part of a cross-functional team.
  • Experience with design of experiments, gauge repeatability and reproducibility, and process qualifications.
  • Experience defining production data requirements and statistical process control.
  • Experience with NX and Teamcenter.
  • Experience working with and defining requirements for ERP, MRP, and MES systems.
  • Ability to work well in an integrated team including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers.
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor and coach growing leaders.
Additional Requirements
  • Must be willing to work flexible and/or extended hours to meet the needs of the role.
  • Must be able to lift 25 lbs. unassisted.
  • Able to travel for short business trips as needed (up to 15%).
Compensation and Benefits

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.

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.

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