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WELDING MANAGER, PRODUCTION (STARSHIP)

The Starship Production Manager is responsible for up to 120 technicians and the on-floor activities of key assembly and/or service work centers. This is a dynamic position that requires the ability to monitor and create actions for key department metrics while managing production schedules, identifying risks, and clearly communicating them to key stakeholders. As a Manager, Production you will lead several complex, multi-disciplinary production teams/projects and will be required to dive into the unique engineering challenges we face daily in building rocket engine hardware.

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
  • Provide technical support to the welding team
  • Work with management and engineering teams to streamline the fit-up and welding processes
  • Assist with the tooling and fixturing designs required for weld / fit-up operation
  • Responsible for control of production weld quality
  • Apply welding codes and hold high workmanship standards with the production team
  • 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
  • Coordinate with engineering and other departments to minimize production interruptions
  • Think creatively, and question the status quo while following documentation and maintaining prescribed quality standards
  • Develop and ensure adequate machine maintenance schedules and back-up spares availability

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree or associate's degree and 4+ years of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), or gas metal arc welding (GMAW) experience
  • 3+ years of management experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • 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
  • General welding, cutting, and fabrication equipment knowledge, theory, application, maintenance and testing
  • Ability to interpret drawings and weld symbols per AWS D17.1
  • Knowledge of AWS D1.1, D1.6, and D1.2
  • Fabrication of large-scale welded assemblies to tight dimensional tolerances
  • Trade school certificate
  • Possess safety training experience and/or safety certifications
  • Experience monitoring, tracking, and continually improving total cost equation
  • Experience with applying lean manufacturing principles and efficiency methods
  • Ability to adapt to constant changing work assignments and a fast-paced work environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be willing to work all shifts, extended hours, and/or weekends as needed
  • Must be able to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
  • Ability to travel for short and extended trips as needed (up to 10%)
  • Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range: 

Manager, Starship Build/Manager: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. 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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

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Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.

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