Production Supervisor, Orbital Tube Welder (2nd Shift)

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Supervisor, Production (Orbital Tube Welder) to lead a 2nd shift team in Hawthorne, CA. You will supervise operations, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safety and quality in a fast-paced fabrication environment.

You will organize tasks, train staff, support recruiting, and coordinate with senior leadership to meet production goals while delivering reliable, high‑quality parts for space hardware.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years in manufacturing, production, or testing environment.
• 1+ years of experience leading a team or project.

Responsibilities

• Supervise operations to achieve rate, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and improve employee training and learning opportunities.
• Assist in recruitment and onboarding of new hires.
• Ensure safety, ethics, and professional standards within the facility.
• Organize, monitor, and prioritize tasks to meet production goals.
• Evaluate and fix/improve each station within the production operation for efficiency.
• Maintain communication between employees and senior executives to ensure procedures are understood.
• Manage the flow of raw materials and other resources within Precision Tube Fabrication.
• Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications.

Skills

Team leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Crane operator

Lifting plans

Rigging knowledge

Safety compliance

Communication

Manufacturing planning

Problem solving

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Supervisor, Production (Orbital Tube Welder) to lead a 2nd shift team in Hawthorne, CA. You will supervise operations, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safety and quality in a fast-paced fabrication environment.

You will organize tasks, train staff, support recruiting, and coordinate with senior leadership to meet production goals while delivering reliable, high‑quality parts for space hardware.