Build Supervisor (Starship) - 2nd Shift

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hawthorne booster subassembly production team is responsible for building, assembling, and welding propulsion conduit subassemblies for the world’s most powerful rocket. The supervisor of this team will guide a team of propulsion technicians and welders to build out a brand-new subassembly work center, drive high quality and safety standards, grow welding expertise, generate creative solutions to overcome issues, and spearhead a production schedule to keep downstream integration areas fed at increasing launch rates. The supervisor is not only responsible for driving progress on hour-by-hour and day-by-day basis, but also establishing a productive, motivational, and hard-working culture on the shop floor.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of experience in final assembly production: aviation, aerospace, mechanical systems
2+ years of experience leading a team or a project
Must be able to work 2nd shift hours (Monday-Friday: 2:30PM-12AM)
Willing to work overtime and weekends when necessary
Must be able to lift a minimum of 25lbs unassisted
Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl and maneuver in tight spaces
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time – 8 hours minimum

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or A&P license
Experience bringing teams and processes from development to production
2+ years of experience in a welding role (GTAW, FCAW, GMAW, etc.)
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

Responsibilities

Manage an hourly workforce of technicians and welders.
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 development of 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