Production Supervisor, Semiconductors (Starlink)

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, SEMICONDUCTORS (STARLINK)

SpaceX has developed 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 is providing 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 organized, creative, and driven leaders to lead development operations that aid in the production of satellites and network ground stations. As the Production Supervisor, you will manage a team of technicians and specialists while working closely with manufacturing and process engineers to support development projects which enable the design, build, and activation of new production lines and processes for our semiconductor teams. This individual will be responsible for the execution of all integration & production operations for a newly constructed pilot production line in Bastrop, Texas.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead a team of manufacturing specialists, technicians, and equipment maintenance professionals responsible for process development, product reliability, characterization, qualification, and production release of semiconductor advanced packages and flight rated hardware:
• Oversee the prevention of workforce accidents and injuries. Responsible for ensuring and documenting that all department direct labor receive and follow appropriate training including environmental, health, and safety training. Implements and monitors compliance to appropriate safety policies and procedures
• Develop and mentor personnel to include training and career progression; oversee the performance evaluation process to include the individual employee selection, hiring, reward, and progressive discipline processes
• Integrate lean techniques to identify inefficiencies, makes recommendations, and support/follow through on process improvements
• Analyze, measure, and report on production related process performance issues to innovate new methodologies and improve throughput by refining procedures and mitigating risks associated with manufacturing operations
• Develop, lead, and execute daily production plans
• Implement strategies to reduce cycle time, drive variable cost productivity, reduce work in process inventory level, and improve quality, service, and safety
• Prioritize production schedules based on customer commitments, available manpower, equipment efficiency, tool capacity, and material requirements
• Ensure timely response to operations issues impacting customer satisfaction; act as an interface in the establishment of plans ensuring conformance to quality and performance requirements; prepares detailed analysis of cost of quality opportunity and initiates corrective action
• Collaborate with process and technology leaders to drive continuous improvement programs, including product design for manufacturability, process module integration, process consolidation/standardization, and process/product performance variation reductions
• Interface with area leadership and prioritize work based on production schedule and organizational goals
• Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications and coordinate the disposition of non-conforming product. Aid in investigations and root-cause analysis of any non-conformances
• Act as technical decision maker and advisor to the team, making impactful strategic decisions that affect overall business outcome while driving:
• Personnel training and development
• Development and implementation of efficiency improvement projects through Kaizen studies, value stream mapping, Yamazumi charting, and spaghetti diagrams
• Root cause analysis (5Why, 8D, A3) and implementation of corresponding corrective action plans
• Reduction of downtime or inefficiency in line operations affecting product or personnel

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

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of experience managing production teams in a semiconductor backend cleanroom environment
• Experience with new product integration/introduction (NPI), assembly & test (A&T)
• Familiarity with design for manufacturability, Kaizen, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and failure mode effects analysis
• Experience preferred in fast-paced production environment with flight quality hardware
• Six Sigma certification (ASQ LSSGB/LSSBB)
• Able to adapt to constant changing work assignments and fast-paced work environment
• Proficient with computers, the ability to use MS Office, enterprise resource planning (ERP) and material requirements planning (MRP) software, Power BI, and SQL

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position
• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted

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.

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