Production Supervisor, TWTA

SpaceX•Redmond, WA

7d•$115,000 - $160,000

About The Position

The Production Supervisor will lead the TWTA production team responsible for assembling and testing ground station W-band amplifiers. The role leads hourly employees who build, test, and troubleshoot the hardware, and owns production ramp and continuous improvement across manufacturing processes, factory layout, and design feedback. This is a high-impact role on a team in the early stages of production ramp. The supervisor will grow and develop the team, work closely with design, manufacturing, and test engineering, manage workforce performance and timekeeping, and drive improvements in safety, quality, production rate, product flow, efficiency, and defect reduction. The role also includes hands-on hardware assembly and testing when needed, as well as ownership of test lab operations.

Requirements

At least 3 years of professional experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
At least 1 year of experience leading a team or project.
Willingness to work overtime and weekends when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Experience building, leading, and consistently maintaining cohesive teams.
Organized and self-driven, with the ability to work independently with little direction in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
Basic understanding of industrial electrical, control, and instrumentation systems.
Ability to read and interpret controlled documentation and processes, including mechanical drawings, GD&T, assembly procedures and work instructions, schematics, engineering drawings, parts lists, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings.
Experience communicating effectively, verbally and in writing, with production and engineering teams.
Experience in aerospace, aviation, or automotive manufacturing.
Demonstrable hands-on skill in fault finding and problem resolution.

Responsibilities

Own the production ramp of complex electromechanical assemblies to previously impossible weekly rates.
Grow a team of 10 people to 20 or more through effective hiring and training.
Work closely with design, manufacturing, and test engineering to create the optimal production line.
Lead by example, accept feedback from all organizational levels, and motivate the team to achieve high results in safety, quality, and rate.
Mentor the team and assist with design decisions, project strategies, and technical problems.
Manage hourly employees by assessing performance, providing positive and constructive feedback, facilitating conflict resolution, and addressing recurring issues through corrective actions, performance improvement plans, or disciplinary measures.
Establish and analyze area metrics to support personnel training and development, product-flow optimization, efficiency projects, defect identification and elimination, and reduced downtime for products and personnel.
Perform hands-on assembly of hardware components and testing when required.
Own test lab operations, including scheduling, preventive maintenance, and initial troubleshooting.
Develop solutions for defective hardware through troubleshooting and processing.
Monitor and approve employee timekeeping records.

Benefits

Potential eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards.
Potential discretionary bonuses.
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Various other discounts and perks.
Accrual of 3 weeks of paid vacation.
Eligibility for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
Washington State paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law for employees in Washington State.
Company shuttles for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday through Friday.