Supervisor, Critical Transport (Starship)

The role

The Critical Transport Supervisor leads a team of technicians for Starship and Super Heavy vehicles. They turn technical direction from engineering into reality by managing labor resources, prioritizing builds, and setting headcount requirements.

What you will do

• Manage a team of critical transport technicians who specialize in heavy transport operations
• Review work instructions and make change recommendations when needed
• Assess and vet appropriate skillsets as needed
• Identify training needs and develop training programs
• Provide required data and reporting to support departmental metrics and improvement objectives
• Monitor labor hours and overtime, and implement improvement plans and time management with staff
• Accomplish production results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising job results
• Effectively organize, assign and track work/deliverables for the team
• Initiate and foster a spirit of cooperation within and between departments
• Own safety culture, quality and performance of all team members

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 8+ years of experience in Heavy Transport Operations
• 5+ years of experience leading Heavy Transport Teams
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, noise, and varying weather conditions
• Able to travel for short and extended trips as needed - up to 5% travel
• Stand: Up to 6 hours per day
• Sit: Up to 6 hours per day
• Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) 15 minutes or less per day
• Overhead reach: Up to 6 hours per day
• Walk: Up to 6 hours per day
• Lift/Carry: Up to ≤ 50 lbs. (unassisted) 15 minutes or less per day

Nice to have

• Experience with heavy transport operations, including Self-Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMTs), Goldhofer, K25, multi-axle trailers, and oversized load movement
• Strong knowledge of load securement, rigging, and tie-down standards
• Ability to develop, review, and execute detailed transport plans in coordination with engineering teams
• Proficiency in heavy equipment operation, inspection, and maintenance
• Strong working knowledge of transport signals, communications, and safety protocols
• Experience in high-paced, high-reliability environments with rapid role changes and multi-shift coordination
• Familiarity with oversized/overweight load permitting, route surveying, and escort coordination
• Experience leading teams in aerospace, heavy manufacturing, or large-scale construction/assembly environments
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, 5S) applied to transport processes

Before you apply

• 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 obtai
• May be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm capabilities, which may include a medical history review

About the company

SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make human life on Mars possible.