SpaceX · 1 month ago
Welding Manager, Starship Build
Starbase, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expSpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Welding Manager for the Starship Build will oversee a large team of technicians, manage production processes, and ensure quality and safety standards are met in the assembly of rocket engine hardware.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a staff of 40+ employees per shift (up to 120 on 2 shifts)
Manage modification, repair, assembly, and integration of production assemblies in order to guarantee achievement of on time delivery and quality targets
Manage the complete production process within a predefined area, and ensure safety at all times
Resolve reoccurring non-conformance issues
Review work instructions, and make change recommendations when needed
Meet tight production schedules to achieve high rate production
Provide technical support to the welding team
Work with management and engineering teams to streamline the fit-up and welding processes
Assist with the tooling and fixturing designs required for weld / fit-up operation
Responsible for control of production weld quality
Apply welding codes and hold high workmanship standards with the production team
Assess, staff, and vet the appropriate skill sets needed
Monitor material costs and cost savings
Identify and set-up training programs
Develop, initiate, coordinate, and enforce system policies and procedures
Monitor labor hours/overtime, and implement improvement plans and time management with staff
Manage capacity planning of equipment and personnel
Coordinate with engineering and other departments to minimize production interruptions
Think creatively, and question the status quo while following documentation and maintaining prescribed quality standards
Develop and ensure adequate machine maintenance schedules and back-up spares availability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or associate degree and 4+ years of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), or gas metal arc welding (GMAW) experience
3+ years of management experience
Preferred
Experience working at SpaceX
Experience bringing teams and processes from development to production
Ability to effectively communicate with engineering and production (verbal and written)
Experience being detailed oriented with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy
Experience with schematics: engineering drawings, circuit layouts, and parts list/cable
Experience with harnesses: wiring diagrams, layout drawings, and parts list
Experience with mechanical assemblies: mechanical drawings and parts lists
Strong leadership skills
General welding, cutting, and fabrication equipment knowledge, theory, application, maintenance and testing
Ability to interpret drawings and weld symbols per AWS D17.1
Knowledge of AWS D1.1, D1.6, and D1.2
Fabrication of large-scale welded assemblies to tight dimensional tolerances
Trade school certificate
Possess safety training experience and/or safety certifications
Experience monitoring, tracking, and continually improving total cost equation
Experience with applying lean manufacturing principles and efficiency methods
Ability to adapt to constant changing work assignments and a fast-paced work environment
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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