Supervisor, Production (Orbital Tube Welder)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) plan

Health coverage

Parental leave

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, California is seeking a Supervisor, Production (Orbital Tube Welder) to lead manufacturing operations on the 2nd shift. You will supervise production, mentor staff, assist in hiring, and ensure safety and quality across the line.

Strong leadership, crane and rigging knowledge, and Lean Six Sigma experience are preferred for this role. Base pay ranges from $115,000 to $155,000 with full benefits and incentives; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years in manufacturing/production environment.
• 1+ years leading a team or project.
• Lean Six Sigma experience preferred.
• Crane Operator Certification required or preferred.
• Understanding of rigging equipment and lift plans.
• Strong communication and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Supervise operations to meet rate, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and train employees; organize learning opportunities.
• Assist in recruitment and onboarding of new hires.
• Ensure safety, ethics, and professional standards.
• Organize and prioritize tasks to meet production goals.
• Evaluate stations to improve efficiency and quality.
• Maintain communication with staff and leadership.
• Manage flow of materials and resources.
• Ensure product quality and specs conformance

Skills

Team leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Crane Operator Certification

Time management

Rigging knowledge

Lift plans

Lifting signals

Manufacturing planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Rigging equipment knowledge

Lifting equipment knowledge

Job description

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 of enabling human life on Mars.

SUPERVISOR, PRODUCTION (ORBITAL TUBE WELDER)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise operations within the facility to achieve and maintain rate, efficiency, and continuous improvement
• Participate in the ongoing development and improvement of each employee by creating training and organizing opportunities for continuous learning
• Assist in the recruitment and onboarding of new hires
• Ensure compliance with 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 to ensure optimal efficiency
• Maintain communication between employees and senior executives to ensure procedures and policies are well-understood and followed
• Manage the flow of raw materials and other resources within Precision Tube Fabrication
• Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

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

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and 5+ years in operational leadership
• Crane Operator Certification
• Time management, scheduling and organizational skills
• Demonstrated experience developing and working within company specific Lean Six Sigma programs
• Understanding of all rigging equipment – shackles, straps, slings, rope, hoists, etc.
• Ability to calculate and determine appropriate lifting equipment and write lift plans
• Strong working knowledge of lifting signals and communications
• Manufacturing planning
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to build and maintain consistently winning and cohesive teams
• Computer skills and knowledge of collaboration tools
• Experience monitoring and continuously improving product quality, cost and lead times

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available to work 2nd shift schedules, extended hours, and weekends as needed
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
• Able to travel for short and extended trips as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
$115,000.00 - $155,000.00

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.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Aff­irmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].