Launch Fabrication Leader — Starship Operations

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Manager, Launch Fabrication (Starship) to lead the Starbase Launch Fabrication organization across pipe welding, structural welding, material prep, and machine shop, delivering hardware for Starship launch and test milestones.

You will manage multi-shift operations, hire and develop leaders, partner with engineering, program, supply chain, quality, and pad/test customers, and drive safety, quality, schedule, and cost in a high-rate aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or related field; 6+ years fabrication experience in lieu of degree.
• 7+ years of experience in heavy fabrication, welding, machining, or ground/test infrastructure hardware builds.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing supervisors and/or multi-team fabrication organizations.

Responsibilities

• Own overall performance of the Starbase Launch Fabrication organization: safety, quality, schedule, cost, and capacity.
• Lead multi-shift fabrication operations across pipe welding, structural welding, material prep, machine shop.
• Build and lead a leadership bench of managers, supervisors, and leads; hire, promote, and develop talent.
• Scale production control and planning to move toward capacity- and demand-driven shop allocation.
• Drive headcount strategy, including FTE vs. contractor mix and ramp plans.
• Own high-level resource and facility plans for rate, shop layout, and capital needs.
• Partner with engineering, program, pad/test ops, quality, materials, and logistics to align demand signals.
• Develop and maintain a strong safety culture and manage operational risk across shops and field interfaces.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/manufacturing

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

MS Office

Shop floor systems

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Manager, Launch Fabrication (Starship) to lead the Starbase Launch Fabrication organization across pipe welding, structural welding, material prep, and machine shop, delivering hardware for Starship launch and test milestones.

You will manage multi-shift operations, hire and develop leaders, partner with engineering, program, supply chain, quality, and pad/test customers, and drive safety, quality, schedule, and cost in a high-rate aerospace environment.