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Original Job Post

SpaceX · 2 days ago

Supervisor, Test Lab

Texas, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$105K/yr - $135K/yr

2+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Supervise a multi-disciplinary team of technicians and specialists focusing on material characterization and mechanical testing

Collaborate with engineers to enhance lab capabilities and efficiency

Manage equipment maintenance, calibration, and expansion in the lab

Provide training for technicians and support skills development

Maintain schedules for testing and lab work, ensuring a well-organized lab space

Communicate schedules, lead times, and priorities to lab users

Qualification

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Materials characterizationMechanical testMachine shopLeadershipMechanical testingManufacturingMillingEDMWaterjetLoad framesMechanical test standardsMaterial characterizationSEMFTIRMetallographyData processingEquipment troubleshootingSafety proceduresProduction teams communicationEngineering teams communicationMechanical test labSafety senseExecution rate improvementExtended hoursProblem-solvingCollaborativeOrganizedFlexibleCommunication

Required

2+ years of professional experience in either a materials characterization lab, mechanical test lab, or machine shop

1+ years of experience leading a team

Preferred

Experience with manufacturing mechanical test coupons with methods such as milling, electrical discharge machining (EDM), and waterjet

Direct experience running load frames doing mechanical test with knowledge of mechanical test standards

Experience using material characterization equipment such as a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), or metallography tools

Experience in post test data processing and understanding good vs bad data in results

Ability to troubleshoot and determine path forward for malfunctioning equipment in a mechanical test lab or machine shop

Strong sense of safety and understanding of safety procedures

Proven ability to iterate and improve efficiency and rate of execution

Experience effectively communicating (verbal and written) with both production and engineering teams

Highly organized, collaborative, and able to pivot quickly in a dynamic / fast-paced /cross-functional environment

Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary

Infrequent travel to other SpaceX sites such as California or Florida