Manager, Nde Operations (Starship)

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.

MANAGER, NDE OPERATIONS (STARSHIP)

The Manager of Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Operations leads the team of inspectors, specialists, and supervisors who perform complex inspections on all of Starship hardware produced at Starbase. This hardware includes everything from large metallic barrels, tanks, tooling structures, tubing, pipe, brackets, coupons, and more. Quality of the hardware and understanding how inspections performed ensure and enable hardware quality is critical. That said, this group is also responsible for ensuring that inspectors are available when needed, and that inspection is performed in a timely and efficient manner. Inspection should not hold up the flow of hardware unless flaws are found and corrective actions are necessary.

SpaceX is a very dynamic environment, as an organization that always challenges itself to do newer and more difficult things, with the ultimate goal of starting a colony on Mars. This leader must be able to adapt to rapidly changing requirements, schedule pressures, and shifts in company focus. This position requires a strong people manager, who enables SpaceX to achieve its goals by investing in the people who work here, providing career growth opportunities, and valuable feedback to all team members.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify process improvements and ensure operations are lean, efficient and effective. Develop appropriate metrics and goals for each resource center and work with supervisors and the team to achieve improved results
• Assess employee performance providing positive and constructive feedback; Ensure adequate training plans are available for all employees to enable career growth and to meet SpaceX needs
• Lead the team of NDE supervisors and technicians on the floor and provide daily support to all NDE inspections in multiple NDE resource centers across production, test and launch sites
• Manage capital expenditures and operational expenditures for the NDE operations team
• Maintain a positive, safe and healthy work environment and continually promote the SpaceX culture
• Work with NDE Engineering, production, build reliability and design engineering partners to support achievement of goals

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of experience performing fabrication, assembly and/or testing
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership position
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace, or other technical discipline
• 3+ years of industry product or process design/development experience, specifically focused within production or integration systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in both sub-assembly production and final vehicle assembly/test experience
• Demonstrated examples of serving as leadership focal point and decision-maker at an executive level
• Significant exposure to a wide variety of fabrication, integration, and testing methodologies
• A proven track record of leadership and team building within a rapidly changing environment
• Consistent record of exceptional personal achievements and contributions that have supported career progression to-date
• Experience in top-tier product companies, with a reputation for excellence in technology and product quality
• High degree of comfort on the factory floor, working to identify and execute efficiency improvements in all aspects of production and manufacturing
• Experience in a high volume/high complexity production background such as automotive, commercial aviation, or consumer electronics

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Must be able to bend, stretch, stand for extended periods of time, climb stairs, reach, twist
• Must be willing to travel to remote sites as needed (10-20%)
• Must be able to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
NDE Operations/Manager: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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