Director, Starlink Production (Assembly)

• ◆Oversee the strategic & tactical execution of Starlink Product Production
• ◆Lead 250+ staff (multiple direct reports) across engineering and operations.
• ◆Lead and mentor high-performing teams of manufacturing, process, and automation engineers to operationalize and continuously improve production.
• ◆Implement a development program to enhance the capability of all team members while improving quality and reducing lead time & cost.
• ◆Partner with Responsible Engineering teams to embed manufacturability into the design of new products and production lines.
• ◆Ensure a strong focus is placed on safety and maintain an excellent safety record.
• ◆Champion continuous improvement projects using appropriate metrics & data.
• ◆Use quality metrics to continually improve the quality output of the operation.
• ◆Manage resource levels to ensure optimum performance of the team.
• ◆Monitor and communicate area status/readiness and risks to leadership.
• ◆Monitor and maintain compliance with internal quality and customer contractual requirements.
• ◆Foster a spirit of cooperation and collaboration within and between departments.
• ◆Meet tight production schedules to achieve high-rate production, while adapting to changing priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• ◆Think creatively and drive innovation; question the status quo, while following documentation and maintaining prescribed quality standards.

• ✓Bachelor’s degree in a STEM or engineering discipline OR 7+ years of production/manufacturing experience.
• ✓5+ years of experience in production/manufacturing/operations.
• ✓5+ years of experience in people leadership.

• ✓Experience managing large teams comprised of engineering and operations.
• ✓Thorough knowledge of electronics manufacturing and test techniques.
• ✓Experience monitoring cost and quality (ISO 9000, AS9100) standards.
• ✓Experience developing and delivering continuous improvement projects within a production environment.
• ✓Experience in fast-paced iterative design environments within the consumer electronics, mobile handset, medical devices, or automotive industries.
• ✓Able to communicate complex concepts, problems, and solutions clearly and effectively to all levels within the organization.
• ✓Demonstrated ability to act and execute in a scrappy, entrepreneurial manner against tight timelines and aggressive schedules.
• ✓Strong desire to mentor and grow employees and manage out poor performers.

• ✓Willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed.
• ✓Willing to travel as needed, up to 25%.

ITAR

• ✓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 .

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