Starship Welding Supervisor

SpaceX_Global; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA seeks a Welding Supervisor (Super Heavy Booster) to lead a team of welders and technicians building a new welding workcenter for Starship components. You will drive safety, quality, and schedule adherence while mentoring staff and resolving issues to support increasing launch tempo.

Responsibilities include assigning daily work, recruiting and developing talent, coordinating with engineering, tracking metrics, and ensuring 5S and continuous improvement are lived values on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in welding or 5+ years in welding.
• 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Familiarity with welding processes GTAW, FCAW, GMAW.

Responsibilities

• Manage an hourly workforce of welders and technicians and deliver daily assignments.
• Create and maintain a tight production schedule and daily team tasks.
• Recruit and develop welders and technicians, provide mentorship.
• Track shop floor metrics and partner with engineering to maximize throughput.
• Collaborate with management to streamline processes and resolve build issues.
• Lead by example and drive safety, quality, and high output.

Skills

GTAW TIG

FCAW

GMAW

Leadership

Safety leadership

Reading drawings / GD&T

Education

Bachelor’s or associate degree in welding or related field

Tools

Welding equipment knowledge

Fabrication equipment

Job description

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA seeks a Welding Supervisor (Super Heavy Booster) to lead a team of welders and technicians building a new welding workcenter for Starship components. You will drive safety, quality, and schedule adherence while mentoring staff and resolving issues to support increasing launch tempo.

Responsibilities include assigning daily work, recruiting and developing talent, coordinating with engineering, tracking metrics, and ensuring 5S and continuous improvement are lived values on