Supervisor, Diamond Turning (Starlink)

SUPERVISOR, DIAMOND TURNING (STARLINK)

The StarlinkDiamond Turningteamdevelops and producessub-microntoleranceoptics for our satellite constellationat production volumes. TheDiamond TurningSupervisor will drive a culture of quality while developing exceptionalDiamond Turningmachinists and technicians, meet customer rate demands, proactively identify and resolve production schedule issues, continuously develop and improve production processes, and inspire the team to achieve consistentdiamond turningexcellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage a team ofDiamond TurningTechniciansand Machinists
• Set production schedules while maintaining consistent communication with stakeholders
• Meet demand requirementsforour customers, forecast potential capacity deficiencies, remove quality/production blockers as they appear
• Manage and optimize machine/labor configuration to meet customer demand
• Regularly drive improvements with operations to improve manufacturability, cycle times,cost,and quality
• Manage schedules,timecards, and direct report performance
• Ensure all processes have accessible and correct documentation
• Set priorities for the team based on strengths and maximizing output; delegate and manage team bandwidth to achieve successful tasks and projects
• Coordinate withengineering andleadership toensureDiamond Turning'sfocus correctly prioritizes projects that are the most impactful to Starlink success
• Think creatively, question the status quo while following documentation and maintaining prescribed quality standards
• Implement machine maintenance schedules and back-up spares availability toensureuptime and output performance

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 5+ years of professional experience working in a production/manufacturing environment
• 1+ years of experience leading a team or project

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years diamond turning experience
• 5+ years leadership experiencein aproduction or development setting
• Demonstrated experience troubleshootingdiamond turned hardware
• Demonstrated experience producing diamond turned optics in a production setting
• Programming experienceusingNanocamor similar software
• Optical metrologyexperienceusing CMMs,interferometers, and other optics metrology
• Experience with interdisciplinary project management

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Travel to vendor sites may be required
• Travel to launch and test sites may be required

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Supervisor: $110,000.00 - $140,000.00/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 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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.