About this role
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, TWTA The TWTA production team is responsible for assembly and test of ground station w-band amplifiers (TWTAs) in the world’s largest factory of its kind. As a supervisor on this team, you will lead the team of hourly employees directly responsible for build, test, and troubleshooting of this hardware. The supervisor will also be responsible for leading and driving continuous improvement in all aspects of operations, whether in manufacturing process development, factory layout, or design feedback. This is a high-impact position on a team in early stages of production ramp!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Own the production ramp of complex electromechanical assemblies to previously impossible weekly rates
• Grow a team of 10 people to 20+ with effective hiring and training
• Closely interact with design, manufacturing, and test engineering to create the optimal production line
• Lead by setting an example; take feedback from all levels of the organization, and motivate your organization to achieve the highest level of results (in safety, quality, and rate)
• Provide mentorship to team, and assist with design decisions, project strategies and technical problems
• Manage an hourly workforce by assessing employee performance, providing positive/constructive feedback, facilitating conflict resolution, and addressing repeat issues with corrective actions, performance improvement plans or through disciplinary means
• 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
• Independently perform hands-on assembly of hardware components and test when required
• Own test lab operations, including scheduling, preventative maintenance, and first-pass troubleshooting.
• Develop innovative solutions for defective hardware by troubleshooting and processing
• Monitor and approve employee timekeeping records
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• 3+ years of professional experience in a production/manufacturing environment
• 1+ years of experience leading a team or project
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience building, leading and consistently maintaining cohesive teams.
• Organized and self-driven, capable of working independently with little direction in a fast-paced/cross-functional environment
• Basic understanding of industrial electrical, control, and instrumentation systems.
• Ability to read, interpret controlled documentation,