Production Shift Supervisor (Starlink/Akoustis)

SpaceX•Canandaigua, NY

1d•$100,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

Akoustis is now operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of SpaceX providing industry leading RF filters using patented XBAW technology to help drive the mission of making human life multi-planetary, while also connecting the world through Starlink. Our work helps further the impact that Starlink is already making on millions of users around the world, while allowing us to broaden that reach dramatically and continue connecting the unconnected here on earth. This position supports RF filter production for SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet constellation and growing defense communications portfolio. An Akoustis Production Shift Supervisor manages operators and production technicians to support manufacturing processes to improve yield, quality, and efficiency that set new standards in bulk acoustic wave (BAW) filter performance. They lead cross functional teams to meet work center goals.

Requirements

Associate’s degree and 3+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing or test environment; OR high school diploma or equivalency certificate and 5+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing or test environment
2+ years of experience in a supervisory or team lead position
2+ years of experience working in the semiconductor, electronics, or manufacturing industry
Ability to work a large percentage of the day in a cleanroom with strict adherence to Class 100 level gowning protocols
Ability to work in an environment requiring strict adherence to workplace safety rules, where additional PPE is required in certain circumstances
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed to meet critical milestones
Aptitude to work as part of a team and also independently
U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a semiconductor or science-related field such as materials science, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, microelectronics, nanotechnology, chemistry, or physics
Proficiency in JMP and Microsoft Office Suite
Experience working in semiconductor fabrication processes and statistical process control
Hands-on experience in at least one fab process area (photolithography, deposition, etch, or test)
Proven track record of leading projects that improved process development or yield
Experience with metrology and failure analysis techniques

Responsibilities

Lead daily operations for assigned production area and ensures operators and technicians meet daily output targets
Manage shift schedules and overtime to maintain required staffing levels and meet production commitments
Report weekly KPI performance to management and drives corrective actions when metrics fall below targets
Plan and prioritize high-volume production schedules to meet customer delivery dates
Lead cycle time reduction and continuous improvement initiatives
Investigate and closes corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) within defined timelines
Drive equipment uptime improvement initiatives in collaboration with maintenance and engineering teams
Resolve process integration issues across work centers to reduce scrap and rework
Enforce safety and quality protocols and leads daily safety and quality reviews
Manage work-in-process (WIP) levels across work centers to meet cycle time goals
Maintain chemical inventory accuracy and ensures uninterrupted material availability
Cross-train operators across work centers to improve flexibility and reduce bottlenecks
Lead yield improvement efforts and implements actions to reduce scrap and increase first-pass yield
Drive cost reduction projects and 5S initiatives to improve efficiency and workplace organization