SpaceX Welding Supervisor for Super Heavy Booster leading welders and technicians in building thermal protection subassemblies. Responsible for production scheduling, safety, and team development.
Responsibilities
Manage an hourly workforce of welders and technicians. Deliver daily work assignments, oversee personnel development by providing constructive feedback, facilitate conflict resolution, and address repeat issues with corrective actions.
Create and maintain a tight production schedule and provide clear daily assignments to the team.
Responsible for recruiting and developing new welders and technicians in the shop. Provide technical mentorship and support to the team.
Track shop floor metrics and partner with engineering to maximize delivery rate through high asset utilization, low cycle times, and high yield build processes.
Collaborate with management and engineering teams to streamline work processes, resolve common build issues, and optimize the production line.
Lead by setting an example; take feedback from all levels of the organization, and motivate your organization to achieve the highest level of results (in safety, quality, and rate).
Drive shop floor culture of continuous improvement and maintain 5S protocols.
Ensure employee safety through regular assessments of equipment/tooling health, training, PPE use, and implementation of engineering solutions to mitigate risks. Prioritize personnel safety above all else, halting production when necessary.
Qualification
Knowledge of AWS D1General weldingExperience buildingOrganized and self-drivenAbility to readADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSShift times
Required
Bachelor’s degree or associate degree or 5+ years of experience in a welding role (GTAW, FCAW, GMAW, etc.)
2+ years of experience in a leadership role.
Preferred
Knowledge of AWS D1.1, D1.6, and D1.2.
General welding, cutting, and fabrication equipment knowledge.
Experience building, leading and consistently maintaining cohesive teams.
Organized and self-driven, capable of working independently with little direction in a fast-paced/cross-functional environment.
Ability to read, interpret controlled documentation, and processes such as: mechanical drawings, GD&T, assembly procedures/work instructions, schematics, engineering drawings, parts lists, wiring diagrams, layout drawings, etc.
Experience effectively communicating (verbal and written) with both production and engineering teams.
