Access to training and career development programs
Potential for international travel and professional growth opportunities
Full Job Description
PRODUCTION MANAGER, STARLINK SILICON ASSEMBLY
As a Production Manager, you will lead and scale high-performance teams responsible for the insourcing of custom integrated circuits and packages - from rapid prototyping through high-volume production. This role requires close collaboration with engineering, supply chain, operations, and management to solve problems quickly in a demanding, fast-paced cleanroom environment. The ideal candidate is motivated by Starlink's mission to deliver high-speed, low-latency global connectivity.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure a strong focus is placed on safety and maintain an excellent safety record
Create training and career development paths to boost quality, reduce lead time/cost
Define and enforce operational standards with strict accountability
Hire, lead, and mentor a team of supervisors, specialists, technicians and associates to perform silicon packaging and processing operations (wafer die prep, singulation, die attach, compression molding, deposition, photolithography, electrochemical plating, etch, inspection, test, etc.)
Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes, procedures, quality, and rate, including large scaling for high-volume production
Support new product introductions, line expansions, and facility upgrades
Collaborate with development, test, quality, and leadership to align long-term goals & resolve complex issues
Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g. ISO, SEMI, JEDEC) and SpaceX safety protocols, while fostering culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence & high-performance
Mentor and develop team members, conduct performance reviews, to maintain a world-class manufacturing organization
Travel as needed (up to 10%) to include internationally
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM discipline; OR 4+ years of professional leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
3+ years of production operations or process development experience
2+ years of experience in a leadership position
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Advanced degree in engineering or technical discipline
Experience building out a multidisciplinary production organization
Experience leading multi-level production operations teams with 50+ members
Experience in semiconductor/integrated circuitry industry (e.g. FPGA, ASIC, Power Components)
Experience leading New Product Integration to volume production
Experience with the equipment and ancillary support systems used to manufacture semiconductors front end wafer and back end packaging)
Experience with equipment qualification, validation, and troubleshooting in cleanroom or controlled environments
Excellent communication skills, with experience presenting technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Experience in low-high mix/extreme high-volume and implementing/sustaining quality management systems (e.g. ISO9001, AS9100)
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be willing to work overtime and/or weekends as needed.
Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position
Able to travel up to 10% as needed
Must be able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted
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. a7 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
About SpaceX
SpaceX is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk. The company designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. SpaceX has developed the Falcon 1, Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Dragon spacecraft. The company was founded with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX has achieved several milestones in spaceflight, including the first privately-funded liquid-propellant rocket to reach orbit, the first privately-funded company to send a spacecraft to the International Space Station, and the first privately-funded company to send a human-rated spacecraft to orbit.
