Supervisor, Thermal Hardware
Core
Lead a team of technicians in manufacturing silicone adhesives, paints, and ablatives for SpaceX's Starship, Raptor, Dragon, Falcon, and Starlink vehicles.
Role type
Senior IC production supervisor (thermal hardware)
Builds
Silicone adhesives, paints, and ablatives for launch vehicles and satellites
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Thermal protection systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Production leadership, team management, production planning, resource balancing, safety auditing, material flow management, factory layout design, preventive maintenance planning, equipment troubleshooting, process development, scaling production, machine shop fabrication, Design for Manufacturability, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, FMEA, supply chain planning, data analysis with SQL
Preferred skills
Adhesive/paint/emulsion manufacturing methods, mechanical and materials characterization testing, silicone RTV experience, hands-on production processes, materials and process development
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), SQL
Responsibilities
Plan and coordinate daily tasks for production of glues, paints, and emulsions; balance resources across the team to prioritize work; drive daily progress by communicating needs and blockers; build and manage a motivated production team; manage consumables and tool inventory; prioritize and improve area safety through auditing; step in to help where necessary; develop technician skills and training modules; collaborate with Production Manager on operational strategy; utilize data-driven metrics to track progress; establish and utilize proper material flow; work with engineering to design factory layout and flow; develop work instructions and process specifications; work with engineering and maintenance on preventive maintenance procedures; support setting up and troubleshooting machinery; enable team contribution to ongoing material development
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC