Manager, Starship Build

The role

The Starship Manager, Production is responsible for up to 120 technicians and on-floor activities of key assembly and service work centers. This role involves managing production schedules, monitoring department metrics, and leading multi-disciplinary teams to build rocket engine hardware.

What you will do

• Lead and manage a staff of 40+ employees per shift
• Manage modification, repair, assembly, and integration of production assemblies
• Manage the complete production process and ensure safety
• Resolve reoccurring non-conformance issues
• Review work instructions and make change recommendations
• Meet tight production schedules to achieve high rate production
• 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

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field or at least 2+ years of experience as a manager/supervisor in a production environment
• 2+ years in aerospace (airframe, launch vehicle, or military) or high-volume manufacturing sector
• 2+ years of management experience
• 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
• Stand: Up to 6 hours per day
• Sit: Up to 6 hours per day
• Push/Pull: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 30 minutes to 1 hour per day
• Overhead reach: Up to 1 hour per day
• Walk: Up to 1 hour per day

Nice to have

• 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
• Possess safety training experience and/or safety certifications
• Experience monitoring, tracking, and continually improving total cost equation

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
• Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
• May be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical

About the company

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The company was founded on the belief that a future where humanity explores the stars is more exciting than one where we are not.