Manager, Chemical Operations & Production

SpaceX • Bastrop, TX • 3h ago

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.

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 facilities-from wafer/ingot processing to high-volume deposition and etching-enable 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 schedule

Ensure a strong focus is placed on safety and maintain an excellent safety record

Build talent pipeline: Recruit, onboard, and develop leaders and ICs

Create training/onboarding programs and career development paths to boost quality, reduce lead time/cost

Define and enforce operational standards with strict accountability

Collaborate with engineering to startup & optimize chemical manufacturing equipment & processes

Drive 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 recurrence

Report area status/risks to leadership and foster cross-department collaboration

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in an 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:

Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical discipline

Experience building out a multidisciplinary production organization

Experience leading multi-level production operations teams with 50+ members

Experience standing up a new production line and bringing it to rate

Experience with chemical manufacturing processes including electroplating, chemical etching/deposition, coating application, layup/lamination, laser/mechanical processing, and/or electrical/quality testing in a production setting

Experience in related fields such as wafer fabrication, silicon packaging/ingot production, SMT, battery, solar cell, or chemical manufacturing

Experience with applying lean manufacturing principles

Ability to adapt to constantly changing work environment

ADDITIONAL 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 setting

Ability to work in cleanroom and industrial environments with fumes/odors, noise, hazardous chemicals, and confined spaces

Must be willing to work all shifts, extended hours and weekends as needed

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. § 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 (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc\kb\article\page&sys\id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .

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.

SpaceX

Go to Apply

Share this job

Similar Jobs

Business Operations Manager, Supply Chain Resilience (Starlink)

SpaceX • Bastrop, TX • 3h ago

Management & Administrative

3h ago

Go to Apply

Manager, Advanced Process Manufacturing

SpaceX • Bastrop, TX • 11h ago

Management & Administrative

11h ago

Go to Apply

Administrative Assistant

SCI Shared Resources, LLC • Bastrop, TX • 2d ago

Management & Administrative

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Provides administrative support to a funeral home, cemetery, crematory or a combination of these facilities. Assists with special projects, research, and resol...

2d ago

Go to Apply

Customer Service - Self Storage Manager

Public Storage • Bastrop, TX • 5d ago

Management & Administrative

Company Description Public Storage is the self-storage industry leader and we are Hiring Now! Earn $17.00 Per Hour Our Benefits Total Rewards package available to our team: We work Flexible and Full-Time Schedules betwee...

5d ago

Go to Apply

Customer Service - Self Storage Manager

Public Storage • Del Valle, TX • 5d ago

Management & Administrative

5d ago

Go to Apply

Customer Service Representative

U-Haul • Manor, TX • 1w ago

Management & Administrative

Location: 13232 George Bush St, Manor, Texas 78653 United States of America Are you a people person? Do you love helping others? U-Haul is in search of friendly, motivated people for the position of Customer Service Repr...

1w ago

Go to Apply

Part Sales Manager - Part Time

AutoZone, Inc. • Bastrop, TX • 2w ago

Management & Administrative

Job Description AutoZone's Store Management team drives store performance, fosters a productive team, and ensures exceptional customer service. Managers and MITs play a key leadership role, expected to Live The Pledge an...

2w ago

Go to Apply

Part Sales Manager - Full Time

AutoZone, Inc. • Manor, TX • 2w ago

Management & Administrative

2w ago

Go to Apply

Sales Account Manager, Smithville, Tx

Reyes Holdings • Smithville, TX • 3w ago

Management & Administrative

Join the # 1 Beer distributor delivering beverages to your local stores and restaurants! We select, stock, and sell brands such as Modelo, Coors, Heineken, Fireball, and many more! Shift: Full-time, Monday-Friday with ea...

3w ago

Go to Apply

Customer Service

Home Depot • Bastrop, TX • 3w ago

Management & Administrative

Job Description Position Purpose: Customer Service/Sales associates provide fast, friendly service by actively seeking out customers to assess their needs and provide assistance. These associates learn about products usi...

3w ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.