Supervisor, Development Operations
On-siteBastrop, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Build and lead a group of technicians and specialists that fabricate, build, integrate, and deploy Starlink factory equipment and tooling. Collaborate with development operations and automation teams to achieve factory infrastructure deployment targets, manage tooling/testing equipment, and oversee parts inventory. Provide mentorship to team members, assist with design decisions, and enforce area standards including bi-annual reviews and safety trainings. Report on project status and critical path items to management, identify improvement projects, and provide surge support by traveling up to 20% of the time to other SpaceX sites.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 2+ years of professional experience in machining, maintenance, or production/manufacturing
- 5+ years of professional experience in machining, maintenance, or production/manufacturing
- 2+ years of professional experience managing a team or leading projects
- Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
- Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, pulling, pushing, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position
- Ability to lift 30lbs. unassisted
- Willing to travel up to 20% of the time to support business needs
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national
- Must be a U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder)
- Must be a Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157
- Must be an Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158
- Must be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
Desired Qualifications
- Comprehensive knowledge of conventional machining, CNC programming, machining operations, and quality inspection procedures
- Experienced in welding techniques, fabrication processes, and precision mechanical assembly operations
- Experience managing large scale electromechanical projects by coordinating resources appropriately and collaborating with cross functional teams to achieve program objectives
- Knowledge of electrical theory, power distribution (both low and high voltage) and pneumatics
- Experience working with electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic schematics
- Familiar with NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), NFPA 70E (Standard for Electrical Safety), NFPA 79, and/or UL 508A standards
- Demonstrable hands-on skill in fault finding and technical problem resolution
- Ability to bring multiple departments with different priorities together and support them in achieving common goals
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects on a large scale with multiple stakeholders and deliver on schedule
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adjust team priorities as broader program priorities shift
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal
- Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Smartsheet (or equivalent)
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