Manager, Maintenance Operations (Starlink)

Bastrop, TXfull time

On Site

mid

H1B: no

SpaceX Manager, Maintenance Operations (Starlink) at SpaceX leads a team to ensure maximum equipment reliability and production line uptime for Starlink’s high-volume production lines. The role includes designing maintenance systems, driving root cause analysis, managing spare parts inventory, and mentoring staff.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of supervisors, technicians, and associates to achieve maximum machine availability, throughput, and OEE
Work with the team to design and build systems to consistently track and execute maintenance tasks on schedule with minimal impact to line uptime
Drive root cause determination and corrective action on incidents and eliminate recurrences in collaboration with asset owners and engineers
Manage spare parts inventory for rapid response to failures, justify capex for upgrades/new installs, and support refurbishments
Provide DFM feedback on new layouts and equipment to ensure maintainability
Mentor supervisors, technicians, and associates on strategic downtime prevention, effective troubleshooting (hydraulics/pneumatics/electrical/controls), and how to run a disciplined operation
Ensure effective maintenance coverage across all shifts through supervisor development and scheduling
Maintain organized, efficient, and presentable team workspaces
Perform day-to-day administrative and management tasks including performance reviews, skills matrix and training, timecard approvals, recruiting, and maintenance KPI analysis

Qualification

Knowledge of hydraulic systemsKnowledge of industrial automationStrong communication skills

Required

5+ years of professional leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
3+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing or high-volume manufacturing
2+ years of experience in a leadership position

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field
Hands-on maintenance or manufacturing experience
Knowledge of hydraulic systems, pneumatics, and mechanical theory
Knowledge of industrial automation, instrumentation, data acquisition & control systems, and high-power electrical systems
Experience with machine or complex system maintenance
Demonstrable hands-on skill in troubleshooting, fault finding, problem resolution, and breakdown management
Strong communication skills, both written and oral
Ability to bring multiple departments with different priorities together and steer them to a common goal