SpaceX Production Supervisor at SpaceX leading the TWTA production team responsible for assembly and test of ground station w-band amplifiers. Drive production ramp, team growth, and continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.
Responsibilities
Own the production ramp of complex electromechanical assemblies to previously impossible weekly rates
Grow a team of 10 people to 20+ with effective hiring and training
Closely interact with design, manufacturing, and test engineering to create the optimal production line
Lead by setting an example; take feedback from all levels of the organization, and motivate your organization to achieve the highest level of results (in safety, quality, and rate)
Provide mentorship to team, and assist with design decisions, project strategies and technical problems
Manage an hourly workforce by assessing employee performance, providing positive/constructive feedback, facilitating conflict resolution, and addressing repeat issues with corrective actions, performance improvement plans or through disciplinary means
Establish and analyze area metrics to drive:
Personnel training and development
Optimization of product flow through the factory
Efficiency improvement projects
Identification and elimination of defects within the area value stream
Reduction of downtime for product and personnel
Qualification
Bachelor’s degreeExperience buildingOrganized and self-drivenAbility to readExperience within an aerospace
Required
3+ years of professional experience in a production/manufacturing environment
1+ years of experience leading a team or project
Preferred
Bachelor’s degree
Experience building, leading and consistently maintaining cohesive teams.
Organized and self-driven, capable of working independently with little direction in a fast-paced/cross-functional environment
Basic understanding of industrial electrical, control, and instrumentation systems.
Ability to read, interpret controlled documentation, and processes such as: mechanical drawings, GD&T, assembly procedures/work instructions, schematics, engineering drawings, parts lists, wiring diagrams, layout drawings, etc.
Experience effectively communicating (verbal and written) with both production and engineering teams
Experience within an aerospace, aviation, or automotive manufacturing environment
Demonstrable hands-on skill in fault finding, problem resolution
