Manager, Chemical Process Production (Starlink)

Manager, Chemical Process Production (Starlink)SpaceX is scaling advanced manufacturing to power revolutionary products like Starlink satellites, solar cells, and next-gen semiconductors. Our chemical-intensive production facilitiesfrom wafer/ingot processing to high-volume deposition and etchingenable rapid innovation and global connectivity at the scales required for growing Starlink and other critical SpaceX missions.We are looking for a well-rounded leader who is passionate about disciplined operations and capable of taking charge of a broad array of responsibilities required to build a world-class operations team. You will be responsible for growing the production team that will operate and maintain this equipment, establishing the standards by which this team operates, and shepherding the program from equipment setup thru full production ramp. This individual must have the capability to rapidly become a subject matter expert on multiple complex production operations, and capable of operating successfully within a dynamic startup environment while identifying and executing actions needed to ensure mission success.Responsibilities:Manage a large team of supervisors, technicians, and associates on a multi-shift scheduleEnsure a strong focus is placed on safety and maintain an excellent safety recordBuild talent pipeline: Recruit, onboard, and develop leaders and ICsCreate training/onboarding programs and career development paths to boost quality, reduce lead time/costDefine and enforce operational standards with strict accountabilityCollaborate with engineering to startup & optimize chemical manufacturing equipment & processesDrive continuous improvement via metrics (yield, OEE, throughput)Ensure root causes for quality issues are identified and appropriate improvement actions are put in place to prevent recurrenceReport area status/risks to leadership and foster cross-department collaborationBasic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in an engineering or STEM discipline; OR 4+ years of professional leadership experience in a manufacturing environment3+ years of production operations or process development experience2+ years of experience in a leadership positionPreferred Skills and Experience:Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical disciplineExperience building out a multidisciplinary production organizationExperience leading multi-level production operations teams with 50+ membersExperience standing up a new production line and bringing it to rateExperience with chemical manufacturing processes including electroplating, chemical etching/deposition, coating application, layup/lamination, laser/mechanical processing, and/or electrical/quality testing in a production settingExperience in related fields such as wafer fabrication, silicon packaging/ingot production, SMT, battery, solar cell, or chemical manufacturingExperience with applying lean manufacturing principlesAbility to adapt to constantly changing work environmentAdditional Requirements:Ability to travel on an ongoing basis, including internationally (up to 20%)Ability to stand up to 6 hours, lift 25 pounds unassisted, and maneuver around equipment in a factory settingAbility to work in cleanroom and industrial environments with fumes/odors, noise, hazardous chemicals, and confined spacesMust be willing to work all shifts, extended hours and weekends as neededITAR 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.Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.