Supervisor, NDE Operations (Starship)

SpaceX
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Manufacturing & Production OperationsExperience: 3+ yearsSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Problem-solving","Influencing","Teamwork"]

Lead and coordinate NDE inspection operations for SpaceX Starship in a manufacturing setting. Drive quality-first practices, manage inspectors, partner with engineering and production teams, and implement lean, 5S, and data-driven metrics to improve inspection efficiency and reliability in a high-stakes aerospace environment.

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SpaceX
3 months ago

Supervisor, NDE Operations (Starship)

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Job Summary

Lead and coordinate NDE inspection operations for SpaceX Starship in a manufacturing setting. Drive quality-first practices, manage inspectors, partner with engineering and production teams, and implement lean, 5S, and data-driven metrics to improve inspection efficiency and reliability in a high-stakes aerospace environment.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Manufacturing & Production Operations
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Schedule and prioritize workflow management.
  • •Act as the interface between the team and production partners/customers.
  • •Collaborate with engineering and Level III teams to support inspection requirements.
  • •Manage inspector career development and certification training.
  • •Assist in sourcing, recruiting, and hiring.

Key Requirements

  • •High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
  • •3+ years of experience leading/managing a team in a manufacturing production environment.
  • •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 and experience with quality management in aerospace.
Experience:3+ yearsAerospaceManufacturingLeadership
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingInfluencingTeamwork
Certifications:NDE Level IINDE Level III
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Siemens NXCatiaPro-EMS OfficeNDENDT5SKaizen

Company Brief

SpaceX
Designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers, aiming to reduce space transportation costs and enable human life on Mars through reusable launch vehicles and integrated space systems.
Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Hawthorne, United States
Founded: 2002
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