SUPERVISOR, SMT (STARLINK) - 2ND SHIFT
As a SMT Production Supervisor supporting the Starlink program, you will be responsible for leading others through the mass production of PCB and PCBA process. You’ll be an integral member of a diverse team in charge of team management, collaboration with manufacturing and design engineers, and driving the transition from initial prototyping to full-scale production.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate and maintain production technicians’ schedules, production processes, safety, and area standards
- Lead, coach, and mentor Starlink 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
- Review and provide constructive feedback concerning manufacturability plans and technical data packages
- Independently perform hands-on assembly of satellite components and vehicle integration assembly when required
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school degree or equivalency certificate
- 5+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing/testing environment or a Bachelor’s Degree
- 1+ years of experience leading a team or project
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Lean/Six Sigma green belt certification or equivalent
- Experience with lean manufacturing training, lean manufacturing principles, and efficiency methods
- 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 open to work all shifts, extended hours and/or weekends as needed. This role will be covering 2nd shift (typical start time is 3 pm)
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted
- Repetitive assembly operations, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Supervisor, SMT/Supervisor: $105,000.00 - $135,000.00/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. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.
