Supervisor, Production (Starlink Satellite Production) - 2nd Shift

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SpaceX

Redmond, WA

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Posted 27 March 2026

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full-time

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<div class="content-intro">SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.</div>SUPERVISOR, PRODUCTION (STARLINK SATELLITE PRODUCTION) – 2ND SHIFT  SpaceX is developing a low latency, broadband internet system to meet the needs of consumers across the globe. Enabled by a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites, Starlink provides fast, reliable internet to populations with little or no connectivity, including those in rural communities and places where existing services are too expensive or unreliable. We are looking for organized, creative, and driven supervisors to spearhead the mass production of our satellites.  As a Starlink Production Supervisor, you will manage large teams of technicians and assemblers while collaborating with manufacturing and design engineers and leading the team in achieving full-rate production targets for spacecraft hardware.  RESPONSIBILITIES:   <ul> <li>Coordinate and maintain production technicians’ schedules, production processes, safety, and area standards </li> <li>Lead, coach, and mentor Starlink Technicians; write bi-annual reviews, and manage corrective or disciplinary actions </li> <li>Lead efforts to transition product from engineering development to full rate production </li> <li>Collaborate with area leadership in order to prioritize work based on production schedule and organizational goals </li> <li>Drive continuous improvement, risk reduction, root-cause analysis, and investigations in your area </li> <li>Establish and analyze area metrics to drive: </li> <li>Personnel training and development </li> <li>Optimize product flow through the factory </li> <li>Efficiency improvement projects </li> <li>Identify and eliminate defects within the area value stream </li> <li>Reduce downtime for product and personnel </li> <li>Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications </li> <li>Improve area safety and efficiency through regular auditing and continuous improvement </li> <li>Review drawings and technical data packages for manufacturability while providing constructive feedback to engineering/design community </li> <li>Independently perform hands-on assembly of satellite components and vehicle integration assembly when required </li> </ul> BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:  <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing or production environment; OR 5+ years of professional experience in production/manufacturing in lieu of a degree</li> <li>1+ years of experience leading a team or project </li> </ul> PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:  <ul> <li>5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or a test environment </li> <li>2+ years of working hands-on with safety-critical systems, mechanical assemblies or heavy equipment </li> <li>2+ years of professional experience leading a team </li> <li>Bachelor’s degree </li> <li>Experience rapidly hiring, training, and stabilizing large production teams </li> <li>Lean/Six Sigma certification or equivalent </li> <li>Experience with lean manufacturing training, lean manufacturing principles, and efficiency methods </li> <li>Experience in fast-paced production environment with flight quality hardware </li> <li>Experience with harnessing, electro-mechanical assembly, and prototype development </li> <li>Experience monitoring, tracking, and continually improving total cost equation </li> <li>Strong understanding of design for manufacturability proficiency including: Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and Failure Mode Effects Analysis </li> <li>Ability to read, interpret controlled documentation, and processes such as: cable harnesses, wiring diagrams, layout drawings, mechanical drawings, GD&T, assembly procedures/work instructions, schematics, engineering drawings, and parts lists </li> <li>Proficient with computers, the ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), shop floor management software (ERP), and related programs </li> <li>Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment </li> </ul> ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:<span data-ccp-props="{}&

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