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SpaceX · 2 months ago

Supervisor, Welding Inspections (Starship)

Starbase, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

SpaceX is a pioneering aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company focused on enabling human life on Mars. The NDE Supervisor will lead inspection operations, emphasizing quality control while managing a team and collaborating with engineering partners to ensure high standards in production processes.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Schedule and prioritize work-flow management

Act as the interface between the team and relevant production partners and customers

Collaborate with the engineering and level III teams to support inspection requirements

Manage inspector career development planning and certification training to meet inspection needs in the work center

Assist in sourcing, recruiting, and hiring

Manage maintenance planning and scheduling for equipment and facilities

Prioritize and increase inspection quality by deploying lean strategies, 5S, Kaizen and data-driven metric development

Manage ASME/NBIC program

Ensure team maintains proficiency using modern inspection methods, automated systems, tooling, etc. relevant to the work center

Interact with NDE Engineering and R&D on seamless transitions with minimal production impact

Assist in the introduction of technological change

Qualification

NDE certificationQuality managementLeadership skillsLean manufacturingAerospace experienceProblem solving techniquesBasic computer skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam management

Required

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

3+ years of experience leading/managing a team in a manufacturing production environment

Preferred

3+ years in quality management and/or non-destructive testing/examination (NDT/NDE) experience/coordination

Level II certification(s) in line with ANST TC-1A or NAS 410 or DOD guidance in one or more surface methods (PT, MT, VT) and two or more advance methods (PAUT, ET, RT)

Demonstrated strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills while managing multiple priorities

NDE level III certification in one or more methods

Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical management field

5+ years of aerospace experience in a manufacturing production environment

Knowledge of NASA 5009 standards

Certified as a NBIC commissioned inspector

Certifiable as an NBIC OUIO commissioned inspector / supervisor

Knowledge of AMS, AWS/ASME, ASTM

Knowledge and understanding of NAS 410 standards

Problem solving tools and techniques: 5 whys, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Root Cause Analysis

Knowledge and experience in lean manufacturing principles: ex. 5S, Kaizen, continuous improvement, DMAIC

Basic computer skills: Microsoft office applications - Word, Power Point, Excel