Manager, Starship Build

Starbase, TXfull time

On Site

entry

H1B: no

SpaceX Manager, Production (Starship) responsible for managing up to 120 technicians and overseeing production schedules and quality targets for rocket engine hardware assembly. This role involves leading multi-disciplinary teams and coordinating with engineering to meet production goals.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a staff of 40+ employees per shift (up to 120 on 2 shifts)
Manage modification, repair, assembly, and integration of production assemblies in order to guarantee achievement of on time delivery and quality targets
Manage the complete production process within a predefined area, and ensure safety at all times
Resolve reoccurring non-conformance issues
Review work instructions, and make change recommendations when needed
Meet tight production schedules to achieve high rate production
Assess, staff, and vet the appropriate skill sets needed
Monitor material costs and cost savings
Identify and set-up training programs
Develop, initiate, coordinate, and enforce system policies and procedures
Monitor labor hours/overtime, and implement improvement plans and time management with staff
Manage capacity planning of equipment and personnel

Qualification

2+ years in aerospace (airframe2+ years of management experienceExperience working at SpaceXExperience with schematicsExperience with harnessesExperience with mechanical assembliesStrong leadership skills

Required

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field or at least 2+ years of experience as a manager/supervisor in a production environment
2+ years in aerospace (airframe, launch vehicle, or military) or high-volume manufacturing sector
2+ years of management experience

Preferred

Experience working at SpaceX
Experience bringing teams and processes from development to production
Ability to effectively communicate with engineering and production (verbal and written)
Experience being detailed oriented with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy
Experience with schematics: engineering drawings, circuit layouts, and parts list/cable
Experience with harnesses: wiring diagrams, layout drawings, and parts list
Experience with mechanical assemblies: mechanical drawings and parts lists
Strong leadership skills

Company

SpaceX

View company page

Source: greenhouse

Active within the past hour

More roles at SpaceX

Yield Engineer, RF Final Test Integration (Starlink/Akoustis)

Bastrop, TX

Weld Support Technician

McGregor, TX

Welding Technical Trainer, GTAW (Starship)

Starbase, TX

Welding Supervisor (Super Heavy Booster)

Hawthorne, CA

Apply on Employer Site