Machining & Fabrication Lead for Advanced Manufacturing

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Bastrop, TX seeks an organized Supervisor to lead the Machining & Fabrication team, driving fabrication, assembly, electrical, and automation work for Starlink programs. You will manage tooling, inventory, supplier coordination, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering leaders to scale fast-growing operations.

The role emphasizes mentorship, safety training, and the ability to deliver on aggressive program milestones across a diverse technical staff while maintaining high

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of experience in machining, maintenance, or production.
• 2+ years of experience managing a team or leading projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge of conventional machining, CNC programming, and quality inspection.
• Experience with welding, fabrication, and precision assembly.
• Knowledge of electrical theory, power distribution, pneumatics, and related schematics.
• Familiar with NFPA codes and safety standards (NFPA 70/70E/79, UL 508A).
• Ability to lead across multiple departments and coordinate large-scale projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Smartsheet.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a group of technicians and specialists that fabricate, build, integrate, and deploy Starlink factory equipment and tooling.
• Collaborate with broader development operations and automation teams to achieve factory targets.
• Manage tooling, testing equipment, and infrastructure for engineering, automation, and product development.
• Manage parts inventory, set team targets, and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide mentorship and assist with design decisions, project strategies, and technical problems.
• Provide technical support and feedback to engineering groups on tooling, fabrication, testing, and maintenance.
• Ensure team training, tools, and materials, including safety trainings for all members.
• Identify and execute projects to improve program success and progress.
• Align team priorities with broader program priorities from partner teams.
• Improve factory safety and efficiency through auditing and continuous improvement.
• Report project status and critical path items to management and stakeholders.
• Provide surge leadership by traveling to other SpaceX sites to deploy factory assets.

Skills

Machining knowledge

CNC programming

Welding

Fabrication processes

Electrical theory

Pneumatics

Strong communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in machining/production

Job description

SpaceX in Bastrop, TX seeks an organized Supervisor to lead the Machining & Fabrication team, driving fabrication, assembly, electrical, and automation work for Starlink programs. You will manage tooling, inventory, supplier coordination, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering leaders to scale fast-growing operations.

The role emphasizes mentorship, safety training, and the ability to deliver on aggressive program milestones across a diverse technical staff while maintaining high