Manager, Machine Maintenance (Starlink)

About the role

SpaceX is looking for a driven and experienced machine maintenance manager to own equipment reliability for Starlink's high-volume Product and Gateway production lines in Bastrop. This candidate will be operating in a fast paced and ever-evolving environment, as part of the team working to build the hardware required to connect people all around the world to the internet. This individual will lead a team in designing and operating a robust maintenance system with the goal of providing maximum equipment availability and production line uptime to maximize output of Starlink production.

Responsibilities

• Lead team to achieve maximum machine availability, throughput, and OEE
• Work with the team to design and build systems to consistently track and execute maintenance tasks on schedule with minimal impact to line uptime
• Drive root cause determination and corrective action on incidents and eliminate recurrences with asset owners/engineers
• Manage spare parts inventory for rapid response to failures, justify capex for upgrades/new installs, and support refurbishments
• Provide DFM feedback on new layouts and equipment to ensure maintainability
• Mentor the team on strategic downtime prevention, effective troubleshooting (hydraulics/pneumatics/electrical/controls), and how to run a disciplined operation
• Maintain organized, efficient, and presentable team workspaces
• Perform day-to-day administrative and management tasks including performance reviews, skills matrix and training, timecard approvals, recruiting, and maintenance KPI analysis

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM discipline OR 5+ years of professional leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• 3+ years of experience in aerospace (airframe, launch vehicle, military) or high-volume manufacturing
• 2+ years of experience in a leadership position

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Hands-on maintenance or manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems, pneumatics, and mechanical theory
• Knowledge of industrial automation, instrumentation, data acquisition & control systems, and high-power electrical systems
• Experience with machine or complex system maintenance
• Demonstrable hands-on skill in troubleshooting, fault finding, problem resolution, and breakdown management
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to bring multiple departments with different priorities together and steer them to a common goal
• Work with a computerized maintenance management/resource planning system
• Experience in a role where quick-thinking and problem solving were critical

Additional Requirements

• Ability to stand up to 6 hours, lift 25 pounds unassisted, and maneuver around equipment in a factory setting
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are required to perform the functions of this position
• Ability to work in cleanroom and industrial environments with fumes/odors, noise, hazardous chemicals, and confined spaces
• Ability to travel on an ongoing basis, including internationally (up to 10%)
• Must be willing to work all shifts, extended hours and weekends as needed