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.