Production Supervisor- 2nd Shift, Project Kuiper

About the position

Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity. Project Kuiper is seeking a Cleanroom Supervisor to join the Optical group within Production. This role will report to the Value Stream Leader and work closely with them to supervise a technician team that supports prototyping and manufacturing of all components and assembly of novel optical laser devices. The individual will have strong leadership skills and be required to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment where communication and organization will be critical. This position will also utilize a variety of analytical tools as well as aid in creating a variety of laboratory procedures which they will help to draft and maintain. This will require supervisory duties as well as working as an operator in the clean room.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and assemble optical prototypes in an ISO 7/8 Environment, ensuring compliance with applicable standards.
• Supervise a team of technicians focused on early production and scaling output.
• Work with Senior Manager to plan and coordinate daily tasks for technicians and activities of all operations with an ability to adapt to changing schedules and other dynamic priorities.
• Work cross-functionally with management, facilities, and supply chain to maintain operations and materials for an ISO 7/8 cleanroom.
• Provide timely feedback on designs, processes, and custom equipment used in routine prototyping, fabrication, and characterization.
• Author, maintain, and train others to all relevant process documentation, including Assembly, Inspection, Testing/In-Process Characterization, and Packaging Procedures.
• Review and approve rework to ensure accuracy and enforce traceability.
• Comply with all Company Policies including Health, Safety, and Environmental Regulations, Personal Protective Equipment Requirements, and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Able to accommodate flexible working hours.

Requirements

• 1+ years' experience of supervisory experience.
• 5+ Experience manufacturing in high traceability environment (AS9100 Aerospace, IS0-13485 Medical or other equivalent)

Nice-to-haves

• B.S. in Business/Engineering, or relevant field.
• Experience in assembly of small, intricate Components under microscopic guidance.
• Experience with Six Sigma, Design for Manufacturability, and DMAIC.
• Experience manufacturing optical free space devices in clean room.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills with ability to effectively communicate with multiple teams.
• Conflict management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask, comfortable with changing work environments and priorities.
• Proven ability to monitor own work product, ensuring quality, accuracy, and thoroughness; able to self-motivate and work independently or as part of a larger team.
• Manual dexterity to handle tools, and other equipment, of varying sizes.

Benefits

• Base pay ranges from $100,000/year in the lowest geographic market up to $150,000/year in the highest geographic market.
• Equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package.
• Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.