Production Supervisor, TWTA

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PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR, TWTA
The TWTA production team is responsible for assembly and test of ground station w-band amplifiers (TWTAs) in the world’s largest factory of its kind. As a supervisor on this team, you will lead the team of hourly employees directly responsible for build, test, and troubleshooting of this hardware. The supervisor will also be responsible for leading and driving continuous improvement in all aspects of operations, whether in manufacturing process development, factory layout, or design feedback. This is a high-impact position on a team in early stages of production ramp!

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
• Independently perform hands-on assembly of hardware components and test when required
• Own test lab operations, including scheduling, preventative maintenance, and first-pass troubleshooting.
• Develop innovative solutions for defective hardware by troubleshooting and processing 
• Monitor and approve employee timekeeping records

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of professional experience in a production/manufacturing environment
• 1+ years of experience leading a team or project

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willing to work overtime and weekends when necessary

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
$115,000.00 - $160,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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