Machine Maintenance Supervisor (Starlink)

MACHINE MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR (STARLINK)

SpaceX is looking for an experienced machine maintenance supervisor to oversee maintenance activities, operated over a 4 crew shift system, supporting the Starlink program. The maintenance supervisor will be responsible for building the team and developing all the processes necessary to create a high performing maintenance department. Candidate should have strong leadership skills, and extensive experience working in a fast paced environment, managing schedules and workflows.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build and lead a competent team of multi-skilled technicians capable of dealing with the varying process equipment supporting the build process
• Create and update PM work plans and schedules for all assets
• Support the engineers/planner with establishing the type of corrective maintenance and requested completion date, based on the analyses of each asset in failure, in order to create the required PM schedule
• Partner with engineering team, keeping up to date with all new developing technology that could improve our production operations
• Build a spares inventory that supports the maintenance strategy for each equipment type
• Responsible for supporting the scheduler to assign technicians and contractors to complete all PM schedule
• Responsible for supervising the execution of all maintenance work including emergency breakdown situation and monitoring progress
• Troubleshooting as needed to ensure a timely completion
• Communicate progress to the stakeholders at any time during the work
• Develop and manage metrics like Uptime, OEE and mean time to repair that will steer the correct decision making in the department
• Responsible for verifying all activities have been executed as planned and confirming that the asset is working again, according to required values
• Establishes possible residual effects and take required action to prevent problems from reoccurring
• Responsible for root cause analysis reports to feedback learning and improvement opportunities to the maintenance engineers and asset owners to further improve maintenance performance
• Assign the correct skills to each situation and maintain a skills matrix for all technicians and identify their training needs
• Report and keep a daily log of activities and create major breakdown reports and manage workforce shift utilization as well as absence request

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of professional experience in machining, maintenance, or production/manufacturing; OR 5+ years of professional experience in machining, maintenance, or production/manufacturing
• 2+ years of experience in a direct leadership role

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Degree in an engineering discipline
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with engineering and production teams
• Ability to adapt to constant changing work assignments and a fast paced work environment
• Experience applying lean manufacturing principles, and efficiency methods

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to lift, stand, climb, bend, grasp, sit, pull, push, stoop, stretch, and carry are generally required to perform the functions of this position
• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Supervisor, Machine Maintenance: $105,000.00 - $135,000.00/per year

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, stock options, 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. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.