About the job
At SpaceX, we operate under the aspiration that humanity's exploration of the cosmos is a thrilling frontier. We are dedicated to developing the technologies necessary to facilitate this journey, with the ultimate aim of supporting human life on Mars.
MANAGER OF MACHINE MAINTENANCE (STARLINK PRODUCTION)
We are seeking a highly motivated and qualified machine maintenance manager to oversee equipment reliability for Starlink's high-volume production lines in Bastrop, Texas. This role requires operating within a dynamic environment, contributing to the development of hardware that connects people worldwide to the internet. The successful candidate will lead a team in implementing a comprehensive maintenance system focused on maximizing equipment availability and production line uptime to enhance Starlink's output.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:- Lead the team to achieve optimal machine availability, throughput, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Collaborate with team members to design and implement systems that track and execute maintenance tasks promptly with minimal impact on line uptime.
- Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions for incidents, ensuring recurrence prevention with asset owners and engineers.
- Oversee spare parts inventory for quick response to failures, justify capital expenditures for upgrades or new installations, and assist with refurbishments.
- Provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) feedback on new layouts and equipment to ensure maintainability.
- Mentor team members on preventing strategic downtime, effective troubleshooting across various systems (hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, controls), and maintaining disciplined operations.
- Ensure team workspaces are organized, efficient, and presentable.
- Handle daily administrative and management tasks, including performance reviews, skill matrix and training, timecard approvals, recruiting, and maintenance KPI analysis.
