SpaceX · 11 hours ago
Manager, Production (Falcon)
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$130K/yr - $180K/yr
4+ years expSpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Manager of Production (Falcon) will oversee Falcon Structures, managing operations and personnel while collaborating with engineering teams to improve production capabilities.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manage operations and personnel for Vertical Barrel Integration, Transfer Tube Production, and Aft Structures
Develop Supervisors and Technicians through standardized training, personal growth plans, and focused goals
Continuously improve area safety, quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness through large scope initiatives
Network with managers of other production areas, engineering groups, and support groups to foster a collaborative and productive working environment
Communicate performance of the area through data analysis and presentation of key metrics
Work with upper management to align the goals and output of COPV areas with the company direction
Qualification
Required
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, or military operations
1+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing or production role with direct reports
Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Must be able to travel to other SpaceX sites; up to 10% travel
Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
Preferred
4+ years of experience working in an aerospace or high-critical manufacturing environment
2+ years of experience in a leadership role with direct reports
1+ year of experience working with structures and/or propulsion processes
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline
Experience in guiding teams through new product stabilization
Experience with lean manufacturing principles
Experience using SQL to navigate large datasets to create and monitor key performance metrics
Experience identifying and analyzing production process improvements for rate and quality
Experience working with large-scale manufacturing machines
Experience working with controls systems or programming
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels in the organization, including production technicians, engineering, and the Executive level
Able to adapt to constantly changing work assignments and fast paced work environment
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
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Leadership Team
Bret Johnsen
CFO
Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
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