Supervisor, NDE Operations (Starship)

Starbase, TXfull time

On Site

mid

H1B: no

SpaceX NDE Supervisor manages non-destructive examination operations for Starship production, emphasizing quality control and team leadership. Oversees inspection, troubleshooting, and certification training while collaborating with engineering and production teams.

Responsibilities

Schedule and prioritize work-flow management
Act as the interface between the team and relevant production partners and customers
Collaborate with the engineering and level III teams to support inspection requirements
Manage inspector career development planning and certification training to meet inspection needs in the work center
Assist in sourcing, recruiting, and hiring
Manage maintenance planning and scheduling for equipment and facilities
Prioritize and increase inspection quality by deploying lean strategies, 5S, Kaizen and data-driven metric development
Manage ASME/NBIC program
Ensure team maintains proficiency using modern inspection methods, automated systems, tooling, etc. relevant to the work center
Interact with NDE Engineering and R&D on seamless transitions with minimal production impact
Assist in the introduction of technological change

Qualification

Demonstrated strong organizationalKnowledge of NASA 5009 standards

Required

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
3+ years of experience leading/managing a team in a manufacturing production environment

Preferred

3+ years in quality management and/or non-destructive testing/examination (NDT/NDE) experience/coordination
Level II certification(s) in line with ANST TC-1A or NAS 410 or DOD guidance in one or more surface methods (PT, MT, VT) and two or more advance methods (PAUT, ET, RT)
Demonstrated strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills while managing multiple priorities
NDE level III certification in one or more methods
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or technical management field
5+ years of aerospace experience in a manufacturing production environment
Knowledge of NASA 5009 standards
Certified as a NBIC commissioned inspector

Company

SpaceX

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