Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Engineering Supervisor (Electro-Mechanical) | SpaceX

Engineer The Future

SpaceX is a U.S.-based advanced technology company founded by residing CEO and CTO, Elon Musk. Founded in 2002, SpaceX builds rockets and spacecraft from the ground up, including cutting edge electronics, software, vehicle structures, and engine systems. The Falcon Launch Vehicle and Dragon Spacecraft programs are some of the most ambitious engineering systems in the world, designed to support our ultimate goals of aviation-like spaceflight capability and making humanity a multi-planet species. Our team is made up of more than 3,000 SpaceXers located across our Hawthorne, California headquarters; and other facilities in Florida, Texas, and Washington, DC.

Advance the course of human history and pave the ways to Mars
This is SpaceX. We are not like most companies. Our goal is to do what has never before been done--enabling mankind to live on other planets. We push the boundaries of what is currently possible, and understand it takes rare individuals to help us make this happen. We celebrate our successes, and each other. We seek future colleagues with a rare mix of drive, passion, scrappiness, intelligence, and curiosity to seek what’s beyond the stars.
Playing a direct role in advancing the course of human history is no small endeavor. Join us, and find your place in the SpaceX legacy.
Engineering Supervisor (Electro-Mechanical)

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and steer the collective efforts of all electronics technicians.
  • Enforce area standards and run rules (includes bi-annual reviews and disciplinary action)
  • Interface with area leadership and prioritize work based on priorities and organizational goals
  • Schedule risk identification and mitigation.
  • Coordinate support organization efforts to minimize interruptions.
  • Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications.
  • Disposition 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.
  • Establish and analyze area metrics for trend extrapolation to drive the following:
  • Personnel training and development.
  • Development and implementation of efficiency improvement projects.
  • Optimization of product flow through the factory
  • Root cause analysis and the implementation of corresponding corrective action plans.
  • Identification and elimination of defects within the area value stream
  • Reduction of downtime for product and personnel
  • Lead efforts to transition product from engineering development to full rate production.
  • Review drawings and technical data packages for manufacturability, provide constructive feedback to engineering/design community

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a manufacturing or technical discipline
  • Experience leading a team of at least 10 people within a manufacturing development environment

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Advanced degree preferred but not required
  • 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
  • Harness, electro-mechanical assembly and prototype development experience preferred
  • Experience preferred in fast-paced production environment with flight quality hardware
  • Six Sigma Certification
  • Lean 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:

  • Ability to distinguish colors is required
  • Able to work overtime and weekends as needed
  • Able to travel for short and extended trips as needed

ITAR Requirements:

  • To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about 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.

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