Production Control Specialist (Starlink/Akoustis) SpaceX $36.00 - $51.00 / hr life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan United States, York, Canandaigua Aug 05, 2026 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 ofenabling human life on Mars.
PRODUCTION CONTROL SPECIALIST
(STARLINK/AKOUSTIS) Akoustis is nowoperatingas a wholly owned subsidiary of SpaceX providing industry leading RF filters using patented XBAW technology to help drive the mission of making human life multi-planetary, while also connecting the world through Starlink. Our workhelpsfurther the impact that Starlink is already makingonmillions ofusers around the world, while allowing us to broaden that reach dramatically and continue connecting the unconnected here on earth. As anAkoustisProduction Control Specialist, you will takeindividualownershipor a supporting role in ownershipofplanning and managingwork flowthrough theRF filtermanufacturing facility in Canandaigua, NY,where we continually strivefor the highest levels ofqualitywith a focus on cost controls, cycle time,and production throughput.
Thejob requiresyouto workindependently butinvolvesfrequent interaction withAkoustis Engineers andOperationsin a dynamicand fast-pacedenvironment, whereyou are challengedwithsustaining multiple processeswhile expediting material through the fabin a high-mixenvironmentsupportingnew productintroductionsto the production line and managing the MES and D365 systems.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan NPI and Production lot starts
Create routes and recipes in MES system and manage FE D365inputs
Enter data collection for SPC within MES system
ManageSPC and SL wafers
Manage shipping wafers for thefabto OSAT's
Coordinate shipping requirements with program managers
Manage wafer inventory within MES and outsource suppliers
Train personnel on the MES system
Manageuser access to qualified tools within MES system
Closelytrack high priority lotsto reduce cycle time
Review lot holds and work with management team to release holdsto help improve cycle time
Write andmaintainstandard operating procedures (SOPs) anddemonstratethe ability to train Production Operators and Technicians on SOPs
Support new product introductionsand sustain existing products and processes
Identify,contain,troubleshoot,and partitionquality problems associated with the area's toolset
Participate in cross functional teams
Document results and presentresults to technical staff
Collaborate with quality and suppliers on quality issues
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Associate's degree or higher in computer science, information science, business, project management, operations management, supply chain management, logistics, or an engineering discipline AND 4+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; OR 7+ years of experience working in one or more of the following in lieu of a degree: Material or production planning
Production scheduling
Technical writing
Operations
Supply chain management
Engineering
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Associate or bachelor's degree in a STEM field and 4+ years of experience working a production planner in the manufacturing industry
Strong written, verbal, and organizational communication skills
Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite andJMP statisticalsoftware
Solid understanding of SPC,DOE, and 8D problem solving
Experiencehandling silicon wafers
Familiarity with high-volume manufacturing environments involving frequent product changeovers
Experienceparticipatingin ISO quality audits
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Work in an environment requiring strict adherence to workplace safety rules, whereadditionalPPE is required in certain circumstances
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Pay range:
Akoustis Production Control Specialist:
$36.00 - $51.00/hour Your actual level and base salary will bedeterminedon a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
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. Learn more about the ITAR here. SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and 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 toEEOCompliance@spacex.com.