Manager, COPV Production (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 ofenabling human life on Mars.

MANAGER COPV PRODUCTION (STARSHIP)

As a Production Manager you will lead and scale high-performance teams responsible for the production of Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessel (COPV) assemblies from assembly welding inspection and delivery to final integration inclusive of all piece parts and final machining. This role requires close collaboration with engineering internal suppliers supply chain operations internal customers and management to solve problems quickly in a demanding fast-paced production environment. The ideal candidate is motivated by SpaceXs mission to establish a base on the moon colonize Mars and is energized by Starships high performance environment demanding excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure a strong focus is placed on safety and maintain an excellent safety record
• Manage technician training and development paths to boost quality and reduce lead time/cost
• Define and enforce excellence in operational standards with strict accountability on production goals and all administrative tasks associated with achieving production targets and running teams
• Hire lead and mentor a team of supervisors technicians welders inspectors and machinists to perform assembly welding curing machining proofing coating and non-destructive testing/inspection operations
• Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes procedures quality and rate including large scaling for high-volume production
• Report semi-weekly on team performance and throughput during our department wide production semi-weekly meetings
• Support new product introductions line expansions and facility upgrades
• Collaborate with development engineering quality and leadership to align long-term goals and resolve complex issues
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and SpaceX safety protocols while fostering culture of continuous improvement operational excellence and high-performance
• Mentor and develop team members conduct performance reviews to maintain a world-class manufacturing organization

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline OR 4 years of experience in one or more of the following industries:
  • Engineering
  • Manufacturing/production operations
  • Supply chain management
  • Military operations
• 1 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing or production role with direct reports

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years of experience working with composite material assembly
• Experience building out a multidisciplinary production organization
• Production experience with processes such as vacuum furnaces tig welding plasma coating machining
• Excellent communication skills with experience presenting technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
• Standing for long periods of time climbing up and down ladders bending grasping sitting pulling pushing stooping and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position
• Able to travel up to 20% as needed
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:

Manager Production: $150000 - $190000

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 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 and long-term disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual carryover and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder) (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin/ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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