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Supervisor, Machining & Fabrication

SpaceX· Starlink Engineering Bastrop - Dev Ops
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Bastrop, TXFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Supervisor to lead the Machining & Fabrication team supporting Starlink programs, including high-volume User Terminal assembly line technologies, PCB manufacturing, silicon packaging, and new product development.

Responsibilities

  • Build and lead a group of technicians and specialists that fabricate, build, integrate, and deploy Starlink factory equipment and tooling
  • Collaborate with the broader development operations and automation teams to achieve factory infrastructure deployment targets and milestones
  • Manage tooling/testing equipment and infrastructure required to support engineering, automation, and product development projects
  • Manage the parts inventory used to build standard factory assets, set targets for the team, and drive continuous improvement
  • Provide mentorship to technicians/specialists and assist with design decisions, project strategies, and technical problems
  • Provide technical support and feedback to engineering groups on tooling, fabrication, testing, and maintenance
  • Ensure technicians and specialists on the team have the training, tools, and materials needed to carry out their duties – including creating and giving safety trainings to all members of the team
  • Identify and execute on projects that improve overall program success and progress
  • Take input from partner teams to align team priorities with broader program priorities
  • Improve factory safety and efficiency through regular auditing and continuous improvement
  • Enforce area standards and rules (including bi-annual reviews, disciplinary action, and time management)
  • Report on project status and critical path items to management and key stakeholders for alignment
  • Provide surge support and leadership as needed by traveling to other SpaceX sites to deploy factory assets

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of professional experience in machining, maintenance, or production/manufacturing; OR 5+ years of professional experience in machining, maintenance, or production/manufacturing in lieu of a degree
  • 2+ years of professional experience managing a team or leading projects

Skills

Required:Machining and fabrication leadership
Nice to have:Conventional machining, CNC programming, quality inspectionWelding, fabrication, mechanical assemblyElectrical theory and pneumaticsStandards and safety (NFPA 70/70E/79, UL 508A)Project coordination and cross-functional collaborationCommunication (written and verbal)Software proficiency
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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