Supervisor, Production (Starship Electronics)

SUPERVISOR, PRODUCTION (STARSHIP ELECTRONICS) 

We are looking for an experienced and talented leader to manage a team of technicians dedicated to supporting Avionics development and hardware sub-assemblies. The success of SpaceX depends on our ability to continuously innovate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and the Avionics Starship team provides the hands-on skills necessary to achieve that goal.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage a staff of up to 15+ technicians and all performance management related tasks such as coaching, steering, and developing the team, while continuously improving labor efficiency and utilization
• Collaborate with other production and engineering teams to develop and implement manufacturing cost reduction and efficiency improvement measures
• Provide feedback to engineers on designs for manufacturability
• Manage the team’s workload by balancing long term and emergency requests, managing schedules, providing timely/accurate status to engineers, and adding temporary and/or permanent headcount as needed to support demand
• Develop a thorough understanding of the technical difficulty of the parts, assemblies, and individual tasks so that appropriately skilled technicians are assigned to the job
• Identify training needs with the team, and develop training programs so that the team continually grows in technical proficiency
• Monitor labor hours, overtime, and attendance to implement improvement plans where necessary

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing/testing environment
• 1+ years of experience leading a team

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience managing a team of technicians in a fast-paced environment
• 1+ years of experience using electronics equipment (programmable power supplies, DMM’s, oscilloscopes, etc.)
• Experience multitasking and working on multiple projects during a shift
• Experience adapting to constantly changing work assignments and fast paced work environment
• Experience with written/verbal communication and teamwork
• Experience using Windows-based computers and Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency with electrical test equipment (DMMs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.)
• Experience with databases and data management
• Knowledge of commercial and aerospace assembly standards
• Experience being organized and detail oriented
• Experience motivating others

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Must be able to travel – up to 10%

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:    

Pay range:    
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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.