Hire, lead, and mentor a team of supervisors, specialists, technicians and machinists to perform blades and vanes foundry operations (core manufacturing, wax pattern, investment casting, leaching, heat treat, machining, coating, final tests and inspections, etc.)

Support factory activation, new product introductions, line expansions, and facility upgrades; contribute to strategic decision-making for foundry design and bringing the facility online

Ensure a strong focus is placed on safety and maintain an excellent safety record

Create and enforce training and career development paths to ensure timely product delivery, boost in quality, and reduction in lead time/cost

Define and enforce operational standards with strict accountability

Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes, procedures, quality, and rate

Collaborate with development, test, quality, and leadership to align long-term goals & resolve complex issues

Challenge requirements and legacy assumptions to establish a streamlined manufacturing environment

Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g. ISO, AS9100, NADCAP) and SpaceX safety protocols, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence & high-performance

Mentor and develop team members, conduct performance reviews, to maintain a world-class manufacturing organization

Own sustained CapEx, headcount, and capacity planning for foundry operations

Production Manager, Blades and Vanes Foundry

Responsibilities

Qualification

Required

Preferred

Company

SpaceX

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