Supervisor, Equipment Maintenance (Starship) - Night Shift

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. **SUPERVISOR, EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE (STARSHIP) - NIGHT SHIFT** **RESPONSIBILITIES:** - Work with maintenance manager to perform full spectrum analysis on asset reliability improvement opportunities, such as suggesting improved preventative maintenance actions, identification of design flaws, with a top down approach to maintenance demand driver reduction - Lead a team of technicians through daily repairs, preventative maintenance actions, complex continuous improvement projects, to ensure maximum asset availability for Starbase manufacturing - Manage weekly workload distribution and technician task assignments - Triage of incoming maintenance requests from internal customers, and effectively resource manage priority workload with all available resources - Work with third-party vendors for parts acquisition, asset documentation standards, training, and on-site maintenance actions - Act as a subject matter expert in equipment maintenance troubleshooting, mechatronics, project management, team key performance indicator analysis, manufacturing key performance indicator analysis, 5S and LEAN manufacturing strategies, and high-level people leadership in a fast-paced highly iterative environment. - Lead a diverse technician team to troubleshoot and repair control and electrical system failures involving – PLCs, HMIs, servomotors, servo amplifiers, input/output, field sensors - Lead a diverse technician team to troubleshoot and repair various machine hydraulic and pneumatic systems – actuators, valves, pumps, filters - Lead a diverse technician team to troubleshoot and repair automated tool mechanical systems – ballscrews, linear rails, guideways, gearboxes, 3 phase motors - Provide developmental leadership to a team of technicians, facilitating training and advancement of skills, to maintain cutting edge aerospace technologies - Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment **BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:** - High school diploma or equivalency certificate - 2+ years of experience leading a team, including leading projects and people - 5+ years of technical experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical repair **PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:** - Associate degree in a technical discipline 5+ years of experience as a maintenance technician or field service engineer - Experience installing, aligning and commissioning automated production cells in aerospace environment - Experience accessing and modifying Siemens control logic or similar PLC architectures - Experience in the application & operation of precision machine tools in aerospace manufacturing environment - Experience with CAD and/or mechanical design - Experience in breakdown data analysis and six sigma (SQL experience is a distinct advantage) - Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics and drawings - Ability to write detailed repair reports (advanced MS Office skills) - Ability to use power tools hand tools and heavy ground support equipment - Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment while adhering to company policies, quality policies, and industry standards - Detail oriented, organized, and able to demonstrate a high sense of urgency - Analytic thinker that gets to the root of problems and comes up with permanent solutions - Self-motivated, autonomous, and able to work well with others **ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:** - Must be available for all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed - Shift hours (6:30PM - 6:30AM) - Capable of being forklift and boom lift certified - Capable of lifting 50 pounds unassisted and working at heights - Willing to travel up to 10% **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](https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987). 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 reach out to [EEOCompliance@spacex.com](mailto:EEOCompliance@spacex.com)*.*