Starship Build Supervisor: Lead Aerospace Fabrication

SpaceX; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Build Supervisor to lead a team of fabricators, welders, and technicians building Starship structures. You will drive day-to-day progress, allocate labor, and ensure quality while fostering a productive, fun culture on-site.

The role requires 5+ years in final assembly production and 2+ years leading a team, with a preference for A&P, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement mindset. Shift flexibility is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or 5+ years in final assembly production aerospace or mechanical systems.
• 2+ years leading a team or a project.

Responsibilities

• Supervise shop floor activity, including daily schedules and workflow.
• Lead and manage a staff of ~30 technicians including performance management tasks.
• Review work instructions and recommend changes when needed.
• Assess and vet appropriate skillsets as needed.
• Identify training needs and develop training programs.
• Provide data and reporting to support metrics and improvement objectives.
• Monitor labor hours and overtime and implement improvement plans.
• Plan, monitor, and appraise job results to achieve production targets.
• Organize and track work/deliverables across multi-shift schedules.
• Foster cooperation across departments to maintain a productive culture.
• Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications.
• Maintain tooling and consumables inventory.
• Improve safety and efficiency through audits and continuous improvement.

Skills

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

Safety focused

Communication (verbal/written)

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or 5+ years experience in final assembly

A&P license (preferred)

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Build Supervisor to lead a team of fabricators, welders, and technicians building Starship structures. You will drive day-to-day progress, allocate labor, and ensure quality while fostering a productive, fun culture on-site.

The role requires 5+ years in final assembly production and 2+ years leading a team, with a preference for A&P, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement mindset. Shift flexibility is expected.