Build Supervisor (Starship)

SpaceX
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)Experience: 2-8 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Mentoring","Problem-solving","Teamwork"]

Lead a on-site team of fabricators, welders, and technicians in assembling Starship and Super Heavy vehicles. Drive daily production, organize multi-shift workflows, ensure quality and safety, and collaborate with engineering to translate designs into build-ready work plans. Mentor ~30 technicians, manage labor, and push continuous improvement in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment.

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Build Supervisor (Starship)

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Job Summary

Lead a on-site team of fabricators, welders, and technicians in assembling Starship and Super Heavy vehicles. Drive daily production, organize multi-shift workflows, ensure quality and safety, and collaborate with engineering to translate designs into build-ready work plans. Mentor ~30 technicians, manage labor, and push continuous improvement in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Supervise shop floor activity, including daily schedules and workflow
  • •Lead and manage a staff of ~30 technicians including all performance management related tasks
  • •Review work instructions and make change recommendations when needed
  • •Assess and vet appropriate skillsets as needed
  • •Identify training needs and develop training programs

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health Insurance401kPaid LeaveHoliday PayPer Diem

Key Requirements

  • •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
  • •A&P license
  • •Experience applying lean manufacturing principles and efficiency methods
  • •8+ years of experience in final assembly and production in a fast paced manufacturing environment
Experience:2-8 yearsAerospaceManufacturing
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationMentoringProblem-solvingTeamwork
Certifications:AP license
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Lean manufacturingSix sigmaKaizen

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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