Senior Production Manager, Precision Tube Fabrication

Spacex; Hawthorne (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Manager, Production for Precision Tube Fabrication to lead high-volume manufacturing of fluid systems assemblies for Falcon & Dragon programs.

You will manage 80+ staff across shifts, drive safety, quality, cost, and delivery, and implement lean improvements and capital upgrades to meet ambitious production targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or 4+ years of related experience.
• 1+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing or production with direct reports.
• Strong technical understanding of fluid systems manufacturing processes.
• Effective communication across all levels including executives.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles.
• Proven high-performance track record in prior reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead production operations across the back end area (proof & leak, cleaning, assembly, insulation, rework, bag & tag).
• Manage a staff of supervisors and 80+ employees across multiple shifts toward safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Ensure safety and achieve strong safety performance with the team.
• Use quality metrics to drive root cause analysis and implement improvements.
• Improve labor efficiency and drive design for manufacturability upgrades.
• Meet delivery targets to support the launch manifest while upholding quality.
• Plan labor, equipment, facilities, and resources strategically.
• Identify and execute capital equipment and layout upgrades for volume demand.
• Develop high-performing leaders and foster a culture of excellence.
• Encourage continuous improvement and challenge the status quo.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing operations

Safety management

Process improvement

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Team development

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Manager, Production (Precision Tube Fabrication)

Hawthorne, CA

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

MANAGER, PRODUCTION (PRECISION TUBE FABRICATION)

The Precision Tube Fabrication team is looking for a Production Manager to help lead our production operations. This is a fast-paced and high-volume manufacturing facility responsible for delivering finished fluid systems assemblies to our Falcon & Dragon customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Depending on the skillset and technical knowledge of the candidate, the scope of the production manager role will encompass the following:
  • Back End Area (proof & leak, cleaning, assembly, insulation, rework, bag & tag).
• Manage a staff of supervisors and 80+ employees across multiple shifts toward goals aligned to company targets for safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Ensure a strong focus is placed on safety and achieve excellent safety performance with the team.
• Leverage quality metrics to continually improve the output of the team; play a leading role in ensuring root cause for quality issues are identified and appropriate improvement actions are put in place.
• Achieve cost targets by improving labor efficiency, eliminating rework/scrap drivers, and driving design for manufacturability improvements.
• Drive the team to achieve ambitious delivery targets that support the company’s launch manifest, while continuing to uphold high quality standards.
• Support the overall organization in the strategic planning of labor, equipment, facilities, and other resources.
• Identify, plan, and execute capital equipment, machine, and layout upgrades to meet volume production demand.
• Develop high-performing leaders and inspire a culture of excellence.
• Foster an environment of continuous improvement.
• Think creatively and question the status quo.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or 4+ years of experience in one or more of the following industries:
  • Engineering.
  • Manufacturing/production operations.
  • Supply chain management.
  • Military operations.
• 1+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing or production role with direct reports.

PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years of experience in a leadership role with direct reports.
• 4+ years of experience within manufacturing operations
• A strong technical understanding and practical knowledge of fluid systems manufacturing processes.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels in the organization, including production technicians, engineering, and the Executive level.
• Experience developing team performance metrics, setting targets, and driving production teams to achieve those targets.
• Able to adapt to constantly changing work assignments and a fast-paced work environment.
• Excellent attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy.
• Highly motivated and team-oriented leader with strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams within the organization.
• Experience with applying lean manufacturing principles.
• Demonstrated record of high-performance (rated 4/4 or above in previous review cycles).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work long hours and weekends as needed.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. unassisted.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
$140,000.00 - $190,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

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