Welding Supervisor (Super Heavy Booster)

The role

The supervisor will guide a team of welders and technicians in building a new welding workcenter. They will manage production schedules and drive safety and quality standards for Starship thermal protection subassemblies.

What you will do

• Manage an hourly workforce of welders and technicians
• Deliver daily work assignments and oversee personnel development
• Facilitate conflict resolution and address repeat issues with corrective actions
• Create and maintain a tight production schedule
• Recruit and develop 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
• Collaborate with management and engineering teams to optimize the production line
• Drive shop floor culture of continuous improvement and maintain 5S protocols
• Ensure employee safety through regular assessments and implementation of engineering solutions

Required qualifications

• 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
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25lbs unassisted
• Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl and maneuver in tight spaces
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time – 8 hours min

Nice to have

• 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 diag
• Experience effectively communicating (verbal and written) with both production and engineering teams

Benefits

• Company stock or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Paid sick leave

Before you apply

• 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 eligibl

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 is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting.