Build Supervisor (Starship)

SpaceX•Starbase, TX, TX

About The Position

The Build Supervisor leads a team of fabricators, welders, and technicians building primary and secondary structures for Starship and Super Heavy vehicles. The role drives shop-floor progress hour by hour and day by day, translating technical direction from Engineering into production work. The supervisor builds, retains, and manages the team; allocates labor; prioritizes build activities; and determines headcount needs. The position also helps foster a productive, fun, and hardworking culture, and may work side by side with the build team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or at least 5 years of experience in final assembly production in aviation, aerospace, or mechanical systems.
At least 2 years of experience leading a team or project.
Available to work extended hours and weekends as operational needs vary; flexibility is required.
Available to work first shift (6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.) or second shift (6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.).
Physical dexterity to work on flight hardware in tight quarters.
Able to meet the stated physical demands, including working at heights up to 500 feet and in confined spaces; using an air-purifying respirator; operating heavy equipment and machinery; and working in temperatures over 80 degrees for six or more hours per day.
Must satisfy U.S. export-control eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice To Haves

A&P license.
Experience applying lean manufacturing principles and efficiency methods.
At least 8 years of experience in final assembly and production in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Experience bringing teams and processes from development to production.
Familiarity with design for manufacturability, kaizen, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and failure mode effects analysis.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with Engineering and Production.
Ability to adapt to changing work assignments and a fast-paced work environment.
Excellent concentration, attention to detail, work efficiency, and accuracy.

Responsibilities

Supervise shop-floor activity, including daily schedules and workflow.
Lead and manage approximately 30 technicians, including performance management.
Review work instructions and recommend changes when needed.
Assess and vet appropriate skillsets as needed.
Identify training needs and develop training programs.
Provide data and reporting to support departmental metrics and improvement objectives.
Monitor labor hours and overtime, and implement improvement plans and time management with staff.
Communicate job expectations; plan, monitor, and appraise work results to achieve production results.
Organize, assign, and track team work and deliverables to ensure seamless progression through multi-shift schedules.
Foster cooperation within and between departments.
Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications.
Maintain tooling and consumable supply inventory.
Improve area safety and efficiency through regular auditing and continuous improvement.
Continuously improve process and manpower efficiency, utilization, and productivity.