Supervisor, Welding (Super Heavy Booster)

SpaceX • Hawthorne, CA

64d • $105,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SUPERVISOR, WELDING (SUPER HEAVY BOOSTER) The Hawthorne Aft Thermal Protection System production team is responsible for building, assembling, and welding all thermal protection subassemblies for the world’s most powerful rocket, Starship. The supervisor of this team will guide a team of welders and technicians in building a brand-new welding workcenter, 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 supplied at increasing launch rates.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.
• You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees