Production Supervisor, TWTA

SpaceX•Redmond, WA

About The Position

The Production Supervisor, TWTA, leads the team responsible for assembling and testing ground-station W-band traveling-wave tube amplifiers (TWTAs). The supervisor leads hourly employees responsible for building, testing, and troubleshooting the hardware, and owns the production ramp for complex electromechanical assemblies. The role includes growing the team from 10 to more than 20 employees, coordinating with design, manufacturing, and test engineering, and driving continuous improvement across manufacturing processes, factory layout, and design feedback. The supervisor manages employee performance and development, establishes and analyzes operational metrics, and works to improve training, product flow, efficiency, quality, and uptime. The position also includes hands-on assembly and testing as needed, ownership of test-lab operations, and troubleshooting defective hardware. Overtime and weekend work may be necessary. The role is based at SpaceX’s Redmond office, as indicated by the shuttle information. Applicants must meet U.S. Government export-control eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations.

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.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or eligible to obtain the required U.S. Department of State authorizations, to comply with export regulations.

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 achieve previously impossible weekly production rates.
Grow the team from 10 employees to more than 20 through effective hiring and training.
Work closely with design, manufacturing, and test engineering to create an optimal production line.
Lead by example, seek feedback across the organization, and motivate the team to achieve high standards in safety, quality, and production rate.
Mentor team members 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 improve personnel training and development, product flow, operational efficiency, defect identification and elimination, and reduction of downtime for products and personnel.
Perform hands-on assembly of hardware components and testing when required.
Own test-lab operations, including scheduling, preventative 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.
Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k) retirement plan.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Various discounts and perks.
Accrual of 3 weeks of paid vacation.
10 or more paid holidays per year.
Washington State paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law.
Company shuttles for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office, Monday to Friday.