SpaceX · 1 day ago
Build Supervisor, Spacecraft Cleanliness (Starship)
Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ 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 Build Supervisor, Spacecraft Cleanliness is responsible for leading a team of cleanliness technicians processing and inspecting primary and secondary structures and components for the Starship and Super Heavy vehicles before and after full vehicle stacking.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Supervise shop floor activity, including daily schedules and workflow
Lead and manage a staff of ~30 technicians across multiple shifts including all performance management related tasks, coordinating across multiple work-stations
Must be willing and able to flex work schedules as needed to support production needs across both day and night shifts supporting both Starship and Booster Production lines
Drive the culture of safety, quality, effectiveness, and cleanliness/organization
Ensure team compliance with required PPE at height, on mobile lifts, and confined spaces
Review work instructions and make change recommendations when needed
Assess and vet appropriate skillsets of technicians
Identify training needs and develop training programs to close open skill gaps
Have a quality and production mindset to drive desired results and provide required data and reporting to support departmental metrics and improvement objectives
Monitor labor hours and overtime, and implement improvement plans and time management with staff
Accomplish production results by communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring, appraising job results
Effectively organize, assign and track work/deliverables for the team, ensuring seamless progression through multi-shift work schedules
Initiate and foster a spirit of cooperation within and between departments
Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications
Maintain tooling and consumable supply inventory
Improve area safety and efficiency through regular auditing and continuous improvement
Continuously improve process and manpower efficiency, utilization and productivity
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of experience in final assembly production: aviation, aerospace, mechanical systems
2+ years of experience in leading a team or a project
Must be willing and able to flex work schedules as needed to support production needs across both day and night shifts supporting both Starship and Booster Production lines
Drive the culture of safety, quality, effectiveness, and cleanliness/organization
Ensure team compliance with required PPE at height, on mobile lifts, and confined spaces
Review work instructions and make change recommendations when needed
Assess and vet appropriate skillsets of technicians
Identify training needs and develop training programs to close open skill gaps
Have a quality and production mindset to drive desired results and provide required data and reporting to support departmental metrics and improvement objectives
Monitor labor hours and overtime, and implement improvement plans and time management with staff
Accomplish production results by communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring, appraising job results
Effectively organize, assign and track work/deliverables for the team, ensuring seamless progression through multi-shift work schedules
Initiate and foster a spirit of cooperation within and between departments
Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications
Maintain tooling and consumable supply inventory
Improve area safety and efficiency through regular auditing and continuous improvement
Continuously improve process and manpower efficiency, utilization and productivity
Preferred
Experience applying lean manufacturing principles and efficiency methods
8+ years of experience in final assembly and production in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Experience bringing teams and processes from development to production highly desirable
Familiarity with design for manufacturability, kaizen, lean manufacturing, six sigma, and failure mode effects analysis
Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with Engineering and Production
Able to adapt to constant changing work assignments and fast paced work environment
Excellent concentration and attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy
Skill in operating and manipulating machinery and various hand/power tools that require manual dexterity, including pressure washing tools
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
2025-12-12Secondary Market
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Leadership Team
Elon Musk
Founder, CEO & CTO
Bret Johnsen
CFO
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