Production Shift Supervisor (Starlink/Akoustis)

Canandaigua, NYfull time

Remote

mid

$100k–$135k

H1B: no

SpaceX Production Shift Supervisor at SpaceX's Akoustis subsidiary manages operators and production technicians to support manufacturing processes for RF filters. They lead cross-functional teams to improve yield, quality, and efficiency in bulk acoustic wave filter performance.

Responsibilities

Lead daily operations for assigned production area and ensures operators and technicians meet daily output targets
Manage shift schedules and overtime to maintain required staffing levels and meet production commitments
Report weekly KPI performance to management and drives corrective actions when metrics fall below targets
Plan and prioritize high-volume production schedules to meet customer delivery dates
Lead cycle time reduction and continuous improvement initiatives
Investigate and closes corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) within defined timelines
Drive equipment uptime improvement initiatives in collaboration with maintenance and engineering teams
Resolve process integration issues across work centers to reduce scrap and rework
Enforce safety and quality protocols and leads daily safety and quality reviews
Manage work-in-process (WIP) levels across work centers to meet cycle time goals
Maintain chemical inventory accuracy and ensures uninterrupted material availability
Cross-train operators across work centers to improve flexibility and reduce bottlenecks

Qualification

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Required

Associate’s degree and 3+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing or test environment; OR high school diploma or equivalency certificate and 5+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing or test environment
2+ years of experience in a supervisory or team lead position
2+ years of experience working in the semiconductor, electronics, or manufacturing industry

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a semiconductor or science-related field such as materials science, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, microelectronics, nanotechnology, chemistry, or physics
Proficiency in JMP and Microsoft Office Suite
Experience working in semiconductor fabrication processes and statistical process control
Hands-on experience in at least one fab process area (photolithography, deposition, etch, or test)
Proven track record of leading projects that improved process development or yield
Experience with metrology and failure analysis techniques
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to work a large percentage of the day in a cleanroom with strict adherence to Class 100 level gowning protocols

Benefits

Dental
Vision
401(k)
Parental Leave
Life Insurance

Company

SpaceX

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Remote-friendly

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