Manager, Production - Solar Cell Factory (Starlink)
Core
Leading the ramp-up and sustained operation of high-volume solar cell production lines to power orbital AI data centers.
Role type
Senior Production Manager (Solar Manufacturing)
Builds
High-efficiency space-grade solar cells for orbital AI platforms
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Solar energy / Semiconductor fabrication
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, yield optimization, throughput management, team leadership, cleanroom protocols, ESD-safe practices, contamination control, data-driven decision making, safety culture implementation
Preferred skills
Thin-film deposition, pyrophoric gas handling, toxic chemical handling, wafer fabrication, silicon packaging, SMT, battery manufacturing, chemical manufacturing, renewable energy scaling, aerospace manufacturing
Technologies
Thin-film deposition, SMT, wafer fabrication, silicon packaging, chemical processing
Responsibilities
Lead daily operations of high-volume solar cell production lines, Own end-to-end performance metrics including yield and cost-per-watt, Build and coach a high-performing team of production staff, Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, Collaborate with supporting teams to maximize line uptime, Establish and monitor key production KPIs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities