
Production Supervisor, Injection Molding (Starlink)
SpaceX · Bastrop, TX
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Travel
- 10%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at SpaceX (aerospace & defense) in Bastrop, TX. You will manage large teams of technicians and assemblers while working closely with manufacturing and design engineers, ultimately driving the transition from initial prototyping to full-scale production.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Value stream mapping, Root cause, GD&T
- Day to day
- about 10% travel
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in Texas: typical posted base $85k–$118k.
Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 61 production supervisor openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 60 other live production postings in Texas.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 85%
- ✓ Lean 38%
- ✓ Root cause 33%
- 5S 21%
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Stands out: this posting asks for Value stream mapping, GD&T, Robotics, Injection molding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: SpaceX in Bastrop
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Responsibilities
- ◆Coordinate and steer the collective efforts of electronics production associates
- ◆Enforce area standards and run rules (includes bi-annual reviews and disciplinary action)
- ◆Interface with area leadership and prioritize work based on production schedule and organizational goals
- ◆Schedule risk identification and mitigation
- ◆Coordinate support organization efforts to minimize production interruptions
- ◆Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications
- ◆Process 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
- ◆Optimization of product flow through the factory
- ◆Root cause analysis and the implementation of corresponding corrective action plans
- ◆Identify and eliminate defects within the area value stream
- ◆Reduce downtime for product and personnel
- ◆Support efforts to transition product from engineering development to full rate production
- ◆Review drawings and technical data packages for manufacturability while providing constructive feedback to engineering/design community
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing/production environment
- ✓1+ years of experience leading a team or project
Preferred skills and experience
- ✓5+ years plastic injection molding experience in a production environment
- ✓Strong skills in troubleshooting with scientific, Paulson, or RJG processes
- ✓Comprehensive knowledge and thorough understanding of robotics and auxiliary equipment used with plastics injection molding machines
- ✓Experience of multi-shot molding, automated color blending, and central material drying system
- ✓5+ years of experience with highly automated injection molding cells
- ✓5+ years molding experience with Engel brand machines
- ✓Lean manufacturing training and experience
- ✓Experience monitoring, tracking and continually improving total cost equation
- ✓Experience with applying lean manufacturing principles, efficiency methods
- ✓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
- ✓PCBA, harness, electro-mechanical assembly, optical component manufacturing and prototype development experience
- ✓Experience preferred in fast-paced production environment with flight quality hardware
- ✓Six Sigma 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
Requirements
- ✓Must be available for one of the following shifts (start and end times are approximate):
- ✓A Shift – 5:00am-5:00pm, Sunday-Wednesday
- ✓B Shift – 5:00am-5:00pm, Wednesday-Saturday
- ✓C Shift – 5:00pm-5:00am, Sunday-Wednesday
- ✓D Shift – 5:00pm-5:00am, Wednesday-Saturday
- ✓Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- ✓Able to travel for business trips up to 10% on an ongoing basis
- ✓Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
- ✓Ability stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to maneuver in tight spaces
- ✓Must be willing to work onsite, remote work not considered
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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 .
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 .
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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.
Production supervisor, injection molding (starlink)
SpaceX is developing a low latency, broadband internet system to meet the needs of consumers across the globe. Enabled by a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites, Starlink will provide fast, reliable internet to populations with little or no connectivity, including those in rural communities and places where existing services are too expensive or unreliable. We are looking for organized, creative, and driven supervisors to spearhead the production of millions of consumer-facing electronic devices called user terminals that we will ship to customers’ homes around the world. As a Starlink Production Supervisor, you will manage large teams of technicians and assemblers while working closely with manufacturing and design engineers, ultimately driving the transition from initial prototyping to full-scale production.
