Production Supervisor (Starlink Aviation)

SpaceX•Woodinville, WA

11h•$110,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Starlink Aviation team is looking for an operations supervisor to manage a rapidly growing team of skilled technicians responsible for hardware assembly and testing all Starlink Aviation products, including satellite antennas, power supply units, and WiFi routers. This individual's primary objective will be to ensure that quality hardware is delivered out of the factory efficiently to revolutionize the aviation wireless internet experience worldwide.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in a manufacturing and test environment
2+ years of working hands-on with safety-critical systems, mechanical assemblies or heavy equipment
6+ months of professional experience leading a team

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree
Aviation mechanic certificate: Airframe and Powerplant (A&P)
Lean manufacturing training and experience
Demonstrated ability to read, interpret controlled documentation and processes such as: cable harnesses, wiring diagrams, layout drawings, mechanical drawings, GD&T, assembly procedures/work instructions, schematics, engineering drawings, and parts lists
Familiarity with Design for Manufacturability, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Failure Mode Effects Analysis
Experience in a fast-paced production environment with flight quality hardware
Six Sigma certification
Able to adapt to constant changing work assignments and fast-paced work environment
Proficient with computers, the ability to use MS Office, shop floor management software (ERP) and related programs

Responsibilities

Manage a team of technicians in fabrication of state-of-the-art aerospace hardware in accordance with FAA and AS9100 regulations
Interface with area leadership and prioritize work based on production schedule and organizational goals
Troubleshoot hardware issues in real-time, push feedback to correct owners to eliminate repeat issues
Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications and coordinate the disposition of non-conforming product. Aid in investigations and root-cause analysis of any non-conformances
Ensure all build, integration, and test operations are conducted in compliance with all regulatory and safety protocols at all times
Act as technical decision maker and advisor to the team, making impactful strategic decisions that affect overall business outcome, driving: Personnel training and development, Development and implementation of efficiency improvement projects, Root cause analysis and implementation of corresponding corrective action plans, Reduction of downtime for product and personnel

Benefits

long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, 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
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
sick leave in accordance with Washington's Sick Leave policies
Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.