SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR (STARLINK PCB) - NIGHT SHIFT

SpaceX is developing a low latency, broadband internet system to meet the needs of consumers across the globe. Enabled by a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites, Starlink will provide fast, reliable internet to populations with little or no connectivity, including those in rural communities and places where existing services are too expensive or unreliable.

We are looking for a driven and well-rounded leader, capable of taking charge of a broad array of responsibilities associated with ramping up our new PCB production line at our Bastrop SpaceX site (greater Austin area). You would be the boots on the ground, installing and starting up equipment while recruiting and training the production team that will operate and maintain this equipment. You would be responsible for establishing the standards by which this team would operate and shepherding the organization from a startup into a disciplined production organization. This individual must have the ability to rapidly become a subject matter expert on multiple complex and process-intensive production operations. You must be capable of operating successfully within a chaotic startup environment while identifying and executing the actions needed to create a structured production organization. You will play a part in making us the largest PCB fabrication facility in North America.

RESPONSBILITIES:

• Manage a multidisciplinary team of technicians and production associates on a shift schedule
• Ensure a strong focus is placed on safety and maintain an excellent safety record
• Identify, recruit, and develop individual contributor and leadership talent both from within the Starlink organization as well as outside of SpaceX
• Establish operational standards and hold accountability to those standards
• Partner with engineering teams on the startup and optimization of production equipment
• Champion continuous improvement projects using appropriate metrics and data sources
• Ensure root causes for quality issues are identified and appropriate improvement actions are put in place
• Monitor and communicate area status and risks to leadership
• Foster a spirit of collaboration within and between departments

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree; OR 5+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing/testing environment in lieu of degree
• 1+ years of experience leading a team or project

PRFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or technical discipline
• Experience monitoring, tracking, and continually improving total cost equation
• Experience with applying lean manufacturing principles and efficiency methods
• Demonstrated ability to read and 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
• Experience with PCB manufacturing processes including copper electroplating, chemical etching, water treatment, automated laser and mechanical drilling, PCB layup and lamination, and/or plasma etching systems in a production setting
• Ability to adapt to constantly changing work environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work either shift, overtime, and/or weekends as needed
• Must be willing to train on 1st shift from 6 AM – 4:30 PM for initial 30 days
• Due to the nature of production line bring-up, the work schedule will evolve over 2 phases
  • First 2-3 months: 5 PM - 5 AM (Monday - Thursday)
  • Final permanent schedule (must be available for one of the shifts below):
    • C-Shift: 5 PM - 5 AM (Sunday - Tuesday and every other Saturday)
    • D-Shift: 5 PM - 5 AM (Wednesday - Friday and every other Saturday)
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
• Must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time
• Must be comfortable working in a production environment with extensive use of hazardous chemicals such as acids, alkalis, and solvents
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE for lab and electro-chemical manufacturing environment
• Must be comfortable with climbing up and down ladders, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, carrying, crawling, and maneuvering in tight spaces

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 here.

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 reach out to EEOCompliancespacex.com.