Production Supervisor (Starshield)

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 (STARSHIELD) 

Starshield leverages SpaceX’s Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. While Starlink is designed for consumer and commercial use, Starshield is designed for government use, with an initial focus on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads.  

We are looking for organized, creative, and driven supervisors to spearhead new (and existing) manufacturing process throughout the Starshield program. As a Starshield Production Supervisor you will manage large teams of technicians and assemblers while collaborating with manufacturing and design engineers, leading the team in safely achieving department targets.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and maintain production technicians’ schedules, production processes, safety, and area standards
• Lead, coach, and mentor Starshield technicians, including bi-annual reviews and managing corrective or disciplinary actions
• Lead efforts to transition product from engineering development to full rate production
• Collaborate with area leadership in order to prioritize work based on production schedule and organizational goals
• Drive continuous improvement, risk reduction, root-cause analysis, and investigations in your area
• Establish and analyze area metrics to drive:
• Personnel training and development
• Optimization of product flow through the factory
• Efficiency improvement projects
• Identification and elimination of defects within the area value stream
• Reduction of downtime for product and personnel
• Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications
• Improve area safety and efficiency through regular auditing and continuous improvement
• Review drawings and technical data packages for manufacturability while providing constructive feedback to engineering/design community
• Independently perform hands-on assembly of satellite components and vehicle integration assembly when required 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing/production environment
• 1+ years of experience leading a team or project

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree
• 2+ years of working hands-on with safety-critical systems, mechanical assemblies or heavy equipment
• Experience rapidly hiring, training, and stabilizing large production teams
• Lean/Six Sigma certification or equivalent
• Experience with lean manufacturing training, lean manufacturing principles, and efficiency methods
• Experience in fast-paced production environment with flight quality hardware
• 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 willing to work first shift, overtime, and/or weekends as needed. Nominal hours - 1st shift: 5:00 AM - 2:30 PM
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
• Able to stand for extended periods – 8 hours min
• Repetitive assembly operations, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range: 

Production Supervisor: $105,000.00-$135,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: 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 f