The opportunity
SpaceX 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. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
What you'll do
Manage an hourly workforce of technicians and welders. Deliver daily work: assignments, oversee personnel development by providing constructive feedback, facilitate conflict resolution, and address repeat issues with corrective actions
Create and maintain a tight production schedule and provide clear daily assignments to the team
Responsible for recruiting and development of new welders and technicians in: the shop. Provide technical mentorship and support to the team
Track shop floor metrics and partner with engineering to maximize delivery: rate through high asset utilization, low cycle times, and high yield build processes
Collaborate with management and engineering teams to streamline work: processes, resolve common build issues, and optimize the production line
Lead by setting an example; take feedback from all levels of the: organization, and motivate your organization to achieve the highest level of results (in safety, quality, and rate)
What they're looking for
- Drive shop floor culture of continuous improvement and maintain 5S protocols
- Ensure employee safety through regular assessments of equipment/tooling: health, training, PPE use, and implementation of engineering solutions to mitigate risks. Prioritize personnel safety above all else, halting production when necessary
- Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of experience in final assembly production: aviation, aerospace, mechanical systems
- + years of experience leading a team or a project