Manager, Asset Reliability (Starship)

Job Application for Manager, Asset Reliability (Starship) at SpaceX New Manager, Asset Reliability (Starship) Cape Canaveral, FL Apply 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. MANAGER, ASSET RELIABILITY (STARSHIP) SpaceX is currently seeking talented and driven individuals with leadership experience in asset and machine reliability for a manager role to own the build-out, direction, and execution of an Asset Reliability team for Starship heat tile manufacturing hardware and production systems at the Cape. This candidate will be operating in a fast-paced and ever-evolving environment as part of the team working to deliver a highly capable and rapidly reusable Starship heat shield. The Asset Reliability Manager will develop and manage a team leading a phenomenal team of engineers and specialists in building and operating a robust asset maintenance system to provide maximum equipment availability and production line overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). RESPONSIBILITIES: Build the Thermal Hardware Production Asset Reliability team by working with program and site leadership to develop the team structure and hiring execution plan Lead the Thermal Hardware Production Asset Reliability team with an approach that results in maximum machine availability and production throughput Act as the primary point of contact for production and process engineering teams on key issues critical to program success Ensure appropriate resources are allocated to each and status and results are clearly communicated Understand the technical and schedule challenges of the different tile production lines, cells, and equipment and translate these expectations into a positive maintenance strategy and an effective team Work with the team and key partners to design and build systems to consistently track and execute maintenance tasks on schedule with minimal impact to line up time Lead the team by example in fault finding, maintenance strategy, and personal presentation Establish root cause of technical incidents and work to eliminate recurrences Catch and eliminate recurring problems, in cooperation with asset owners and process engineers Organize multi-month work plans and also react with real-time plans based on the criticality of equipment to company goals Ensure spare parts inventory is managed to allow rapid response to critical technical events Raise and justify asset improvement projects to ensure long-term sustainability of the maintenance process Support project engineers with large equipment refurbishments and new asset introduction Advise and support other teams on complex issue resolution and provide feedback on production line designs and layouts from a maintenance-focused perspective Coach the asset reliability team to think strategically about downtime prevention and long-term resolution of issues, while maintaining a culture of efficiency and quick reaction to downtime events Build relationships with partner teams across facilities/sites to develop a cohesive strategy within the Starship organization Maintain organized, efficient, and presentable team workspaces Perform day-to-day administrative and management tasks including performance reviews, skills matrix and training, recruiting, and maintenance KPI analysis BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline; OR high school diploma or equivalency certificate AND 5+ years of personnel management experience in a production environment 2+ years of experience managing direct reports in a technical leadership role leading engineering, operations, or maintenance staff 5+ years of experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, or aerospace environment PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Experience implementing and delivering maintenance/reliability programs to new manufacturing systems or similar operations Experience with machine or complex system maintenance Experience troubleshooting and maintaining material processing equipment including mechanical, fluid, chemical, and electrical. Experience troubleshooting and maintaining continuously operated (24/7) automated, interconnected production systems Knowledge of instrumentation, programmable logic controls, and data acquisition and reporting systems Demonstrable skills in troubleshooting, fault finding, problem resolution, and breakdown management Extremely strong communication skills, both written and oral Ability to bring multiple departments with different priorities together and steer them to a common goal Proficient with Microsoft Office products and capable of quickly learning a variety of scheduling and other proprietary software Proficient in programming languages required to source and analyze data: SQL, Python, etc. Work with a computerized maintenance management/resource planning system Experience in a role where quick-thinking and problem solving were critical ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral Physical effort including standing (up to 6 hours) and ability lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position Must be able to work in an industrial environment with fumes/odors, noise, hazardous chemicals, confined spaces Must be able to work all shifts, extended hours, and weekends as needed ITAR 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. 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