SpaceX · 3 weeks ago
Supervisor, Materials Lab
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $135K/yr
2+ years expSpaceX 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. The Supervisor, Materials Lab will manage a team of technicians and specialists, overseeing thermal and characterization areas, while driving improvements in quality, safety, and efficiency.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Supervise shop floor activity, including daily schedules and workflow
Lead and manage a staff of technicians and specialists in the thermal and characterization areas, including all performance management related tasks
Coordinate with engineering and other departments to ensure appropriate prioritization of work orders to satisfy companywide production and R&D priorities
Review work instructions and make change recommendations when needed
Identify training needs and develop training programs
Monitor labor hours and overtime and implement improvement plans and time management with staff
Define equipment maintenance plans and coordinate directly with supporting teams and vendors to address broken/aging equipment
Accomplish production results by communicating job expectations: planning, monitoring, and appraising job results
Develop and implement efficiency improvement measures
Champion efforts that improve safety, quality, cost, and efficiency
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
2+ years of professional experience in a materials lab environment
1+ years of experience leading a team
Preferred
Experience with thermal and characterization testing techniques
Bachelor's degree in an engineering field
Able to adapt to constantly changing work assignments and fast-paced work environment
Excellent attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy
Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with engineering and production
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
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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