Avionics Test Lab Supervisor - 2nd Shift at SpaceX
Hawthorne, CA, United States
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.
AVIONICS TEST LAB SUPERVISOR - 2ND SHIFT
As a Production Supervisor, you will ensure that SpaceX produces quality products, on time, every time. You will be an expert on floor processes and capabilities and will supervise all functions of the Space Simulation Test Team, including facilities management, performance planning, and product related functions. You will help develop a team that is capable of achieving throughput and quality that push beyond the boundaries of -industry standard-.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise shop floor activity, including daily schedules and workflow.
Resolve nonconformance issues including documentation of associated rework.
Effective communication that supports a motivated workforce to deliver the company's goals and objectives.
Continuously improving process and manpower efficiency, utilization and productivity.
Lead and manage a staff of up to 20 technicians including all performance management related tasks.
Identify training needs and develop training programs.
Provide required data & reporting to support departmental metrics and improvement objectives.
Monitor labor hours and overtime, and implement improvement plans and time management with staff.
Maintain work flow by monitoring steps of the process: setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods.
Develop and implement cost reductions processes and efficiency improvement measures.
Initiate and foster a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.
Production risk identification and mitigation.
Improve area safety and efficiency through regular auditing and continuous improvement.
Review drawings and technical data packages for manufacturability, provide constructive feedback to engineering/design community.
Disposition non-conforming hardware to efficiently return them to conforming state and normal product flow.
Establish and analyze area metrics for trend extrapolation to drive the following:
Personnel training and development.
Development and implementation of efficiency improvement projects.
Optimization of product flow through the factory.
Root cause analysis and the implementation of corresponding corrective action plans.
Identification and elimination of defects within the area value stream.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing/testing environment.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
3+ years in a leadership position leading a team of 10+ people.
Lean manufacturing training and experience.
Experience monitoring, tracking and continually improving total cost equation.
Experience with applying lean manufacturing principles, efficiency methods.
Demonstrated 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.
Familiarity with design for manufacturability, Kaizen, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and failure mode effects analysis (FMEA).
3+ years in a leadership position leading a team of 5+ people.
Lean manufacturing training and experience.
Experience monitoring, tracking and continually improving total cost equation.
Experience with applying lean manufacturing principles, efficiency methods.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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 notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.
