Production Control Specialist (Starlink/Akoustis)

PRODUCTION CONTROL SPECIALIST(STARLINK/AKOUSTIS)

Akoustis is nowoperatingas a wholly owned subsidiary of SpaceX providing industry leading RF filters using patented XBAW technology to help drive the mission of making human life multi-planetary, while also connecting the world through Starlink. Our workhelpsfurther the impact that Starlink is already makingonmillions ofusers around the world, while allowing us to broaden that reach dramatically and continue connecting the unconnected here on earth.

As anAkoustisProduction Control Specialist, you will takeindividualownershipor a supporting role in ownershipofplanning and managingwork flowthrough theRF filtermanufacturing facility in Canandaigua, NY,where we continually strivefor the highest levels ofqualitywith a focus on cost controls, cycle time,and production throughput.Thejob requiresyouto workindependently butinvolvesfrequent interaction withAkoustis Engineers andOperationsin a dynamicand fast-pacedenvironment, whereyou are challengedwithsustaining multiple processeswhile expediting material through the fabin a high-mixenvironmentsupportingnew productintroductionsto the production line and managing the MES and D365 systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan NPI and Production lot starts
• Create routes and recipes in MES system and manage FE D365inputs
• Enter data collection for SPC within MES system
• ManageSPC and SL wafers
• Manage shipping wafers for thefabto OSAT's
• Coordinate shipping requirements with program managers
• Manage wafer inventory within MES and outsource suppliers
• Train personnel on the MES system
• Manageuser access to qualified tools within MES system
• Closelytrack high priority lotsto reduce cycle time
• Review lot holds and work with management team to release holdsto help improve cycle time
• Write andmaintainstandard operating procedures (SOPs) anddemonstratethe ability to train Production Operators and Technicians on SOPs
• Support new product introductionsand sustain existing products and processes
• Identify,contain,troubleshoot,and partitionquality problems associated with the area's toolset
• Participate in cross functional teams
• Document results and presentresults to technical staff
• Collaborate with quality and suppliers on quality issues

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's degreeor higherin computer science, information science, business, project management, operations management, supply chain management,logistics, oranengineering discipline AND 1+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; OR 4+ years of experience working in one or more of the following in lieu of a degree:
  
  
  
  • Material or production planning
  • Production scheduling
  • Technical writing
  • Operations
  • Supply chain management
  • Engineering
  
  
  
  

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associateor bachelor's degree ina STEM field and4+ years of experience workinga production planner in the manufacturing industry
• Strong written, verbal, and organizational communication skills
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite andJMP statisticalsoftware
• Solid understanding of SPC,DOE, and 8D problem solving
• Experiencehandling silicon wafers
• Familiarity with high-volume manufacturing environments involving frequent product changeovers
• Experienceparticipatingin ISO quality audits

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work in an environment requiring strict adherence to workplace safety rules, whereadditionalPPE is required in certain circumstances

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Akoustis Production Technician: $22.00 - $38.00/hour

Your actual level and base salary will bedeterminedon 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 accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.