About the job
Founded on the vision that humanity's exploration of the cosmos is a thrilling future, SpaceX is at the forefront of developing innovative technologies aimed at making life on Mars a reality.
PRODUCTION MANAGER, PCBA SMT (STARLINK)
SpaceX is creating a low-latency broadband internet system designed to serve individuals worldwide. Powered by a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites, Starlink aims to deliver fast and reliable internet access to underserved populations, particularly in rural areas where traditional services are often inadequate or overpriced. To support our mission of 'Connecting the Unconnected,' we are expanding production at our User Terminal Kit manufacturing facility in Bastrop, Texas (Greater Austin), offering numerous high-skill job opportunities in the region.
We seek a dynamic and multifaceted leader who can oversee a diverse range of responsibilities as we develop and scale this new production operation. You will be instrumental in building the production team responsible for operating and maintaining our sophisticated equipment. Your role will also include establishing operational standards and guiding the program from its initial stages to a well-organized production entity. The ideal candidate must quickly become a subject matter expert in various complex production processes and thrive in a fast-paced startup environment while effectively identifying and executing actions to achieve mission success.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead a team of supervisors, technicians, and production associates across multiple shifts.
- Maintain a strong safety culture and ensure an exemplary safety record.
- Identify, recruit, and nurture leadership and talent among individual contributors.
- Create onboarding and training materials for new hires.
- Develop a training program aimed at enhancing team capabilities, focusing on manufacturing output while improving quality and minimizing lead time and costs.
- Establish and enforce operational standards, holding team members accountable for performance.
- Collaborate with engineering teams on the installation and optimization of production equipment.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using relevant metrics and data.
- Identify root causes of quality issues and implement appropriate corrective actions.
- Monitor and report on area status and potential risks to leadership.

