Production Supervisor, Injection Molding - Night Shift (Starlink)
SpaceX · Bastrop, TX · 2 wk ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and steer the collective efforts of electronics production associates
- Enforce area standards and run rules (includes bi-annual reviews and disciplinary action)
- Interface with area leadership and prioritize work based on production schedule and organizational goals
- Schedule risk identification and mitigation
- Coordinate support organization efforts to minimize production interruptions
- Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications
- Process non-conforming hardware to efficiently return them to conforming state and normal product flow
- Improve area safety and efficiency through regular auditing and continuous improvement
- Optimization of product flow through the factory
- Root cause analysis and the implementation of corresponding corrective action plans
- Identify and eliminate defects within the area value stream
- Reduce downtime for product and personnel
- Support efforts to transition product from engineering development to full rate production
- Review drawings and technical data packages for manufacturability while providing constructive feedback to engineering/design community
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing/production environment
- 1+ years of experience leading a team or project
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- 5+ years plastic injection molding experience in a production environment
- Strong skills in troubleshooting with scientific, Paulson, or RJG processes
- Comprehensive knowledge and thorough understanding of robotics and auxiliary equipment used with plastics injection molding machines
- Experience of multi-shot molding, automated color blending, and central material drying system
- 5+ years of experience with highly automated injection molding cells
- 5+ years molding experience with Engel brand machines
- Leverage of lean manufacturing training and experience
- Experience monitoring, tracking and continually improving total cost equation
- Experience with applying lean manufacturing principles, efficiency methods
- Demonstrated ability to read, interpret controlled documentation and processes such as cable harnesses, wiring diagrams, layout drawings, mechanical drawings, GD&T, assembly procedures/work instructions, schematics, engineering drawings, and parts lists
- Familiarity with Design for Manufacturability, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Failure Mode Effects Analysis
- PCBA, harness, electro-mechanical assembly, optical component manufacturing and prototype development experience
- Experience preferred in fast-paced production environment with flight quality hardware
- Six Sigma certification
- Able to adapt to constant changing work assignments and fast-paced work environment
- Proficient with computers, the ability to use MS Office, shop floor management software (ERP) and related programs
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be available for one of the following shifts (start and end times are approximate):
- C Shift – 5:00pm-5:00am, Sunday-Wednesday
- D Shift – 5:00pm-5:00am, Wednesday-Saturday
- Able to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- Able to travel for business trips up to 10% on an ongoing basis
- Able to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
- Able to stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to maneuver in tight spaces
- Must be willing to work onsite, remote work not considered
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.