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MANAGER, MACHINING OPERATIONS

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage a team of multi-skilled Engineers, Programmers, Machinists, Inspectors, and Technicians for Starlink machining operations
• Regularly drive improvements with engineering and operations to improve manufacturability, cycle times, cost, and quality
• Accurately forecast business needs in terms of headcount, operational expenses, and capital, and implement plans to deliver to program targets
• Set priorities for the team based on strengths and maximizing output; delegate and manage team bandwidth to achieve successful tasks and projects
• Coordinate with the greater Starlink team to ensure the machine shop’s focus correctly prioritizes projects that are the most impactful to Starlink success
• Meet tight schedules to achieve high output for production and engineering, while adapting to changing priorities in a fast-moving environment
• Think creatively, question the status quo while following documentation and maintaining prescribed quality standards
• Implement machine maintenance schedules and back-up spares availability to ensure uptime and output performance

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• 3+ years direct people leadership experience in a development or production machining environment

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 8+ years leadership experience
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
• Experience operating 3-, 4-, and 5-axis mill machines and lathes with live tooling
• Programming experience with MasterCam, NX, or similar software
• Precision inspection experience including CMM using PC-DMIS software and hand tools such as micrometers, calipers, profilometers, and borescopes
• Experience with interdisciplinary project management

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Travel to vendor sites may be required
• Travel to launch and test sites may be required
• Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

Manager, Machining: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00/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, stock options, 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. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

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.

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.