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 MANAGER (STARLINK)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage a team of 6+ supervisors across two shifts and 4+ engineers for Starlink production areas
• Actively engage engineering partners to ensure product development meets with the goals of product manufacturability
• Champion continuous improvement and lean manufacturing projects to maximize shop efficiency.
• Use quality metrics to continually improve the quality output of the manufacturing team. Play a leading role in ensuring root causes for quality issues are identified and appropriate improvement actions are put in place
• Manage resource levels to ensure optimum performance of the team
• Monitor and communicate area status/readiness, work aggressively to remove blockers, and elevate risks to leadership
• Foster a culture of collaboration within and between departments
• Meet tight production schedules to achieve high rate production, while adapting to changing priorities in a fast moving environment
• Think creatively; question the status quo, while following documentation and maintaining prescribed quality standards
• Implement machine maintenance schedules and back-up spares availability to ensure uptime and output performance

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial, aerospace, electrical or manufacturing engineering or 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• 5+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment working within a recognized quality system (e.g. AS9100, ISO9001)
• Experience with ERP systems, work order creation/management and BOM structures

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated professional experience building and leading teams of highly skilled technicians in a fast paced, high technology field
• Experience transitioning products from design to manufacturing as part of a cross-functional team
• Experience in fast-paced iterative design environments within the consumer electronics, mobile handset, medical devices, aerospace or automotive industries
• Demonstrated capability to solve complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team
• Experience with end-to-end printed circuit board fabrication and assembly, with strong understanding of soldering (SMT & through hole) and post processing manufacturing processes
• Working experience with IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 manufacturing for Class 3 products
• Experience and/or certification with statistical process control such as Six Sigma or Lean Six Sigma
• Working proficiency with DFMEA and PFMEA methodology and implementation
• Experience with automated electronics test methods such as flying probes or bed of nails
• Experience identifying and analyzing production process improvements for rate and quality
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with engineering and production
• Ability to adapt to constant changing work assignments in a fast-paced production environment.
• Working experience with root cause analysis, preferably using industry best practice techniques such as 8D, 5Y and Ishikawa
• Experience monitoring, tracking and continually improving the total cost of unit production
• Passion for advancing the commercial space industry
• Hands-on leader with a passion for continuous improvement and building the best hardware

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Ability to travel for short and extended trips as needed. Up to 10% travel

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range: 

Production Manager: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00/per year

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 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.

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 notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.