Manager, Maintenance Operations (Starlink)

• Lead a team of supervisors, technicians, and associates to achieve maximum machine availability, throughput, and OEE

• Work with the team to design and build systems to consistently track and execute maintenance tasks on schedule with minimal impact to line uptime

• Drive root cause determination and corrective action on incidents and eliminate recurrences in collaboration with asset owners and engineers

• Manage spare parts inventory for rapid response to failures, justify capex for upgrades/new installs, and support refurbishments

• Provide DFM feedback on new layouts and equipment to ensure maintainability

• Mentor supervisors, technicians, and associates on strategic downtime prevention, effective troubleshooting (hydraulics/pneumatics/electrical/controls), and how to run a disciplined operation

• Ensure effective maintenance coverage across all shifts through supervisor development and scheduling

• Maintain organized, efficient, and presentable team workspaces

• Perform day-to-day administrative and management tasks including performance reviews, skills matrix and training, timecard approvals, recruiting, and maintenance KPI analysis

• 5+ years of professional leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

• 3+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing or high-volume manufacturing

• 2+ years of experience in a leadership position

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field

• Hands-on maintenance or manufacturing experience

• Knowledge of hydraulic systems, pneumatics, and mechanical theory

• Knowledge of industrial automation, instrumentation, data acquisition & control systems, and high-power electrical systems

• Experience with machine or complex system maintenance

• Demonstrable hands-on skill in troubleshooting, fault finding, problem resolution, and breakdown management

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral

• Ability to bring multiple departments with different priorities together and steer them to a common goal

• Experience working with a computerized maintenance management/resource planning system

• Experience in a role where quick-thinking and problem solving were critical

• Ability to stand up to 6 hours, lift 25 pounds unassisted, and maneuver around equipment in a factory setting

• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are required to perform the functions of this position

• Ability to work in cleanroom and industrial environments with fumes/odors, noise, hazardous chemicals, and confined spaces

• Ability to travel on an ongoing basis, including internationally (up to 10%)

• Must be willing to work all shifts, extended hours and weekends as needed

• 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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