Production Supervisor (F9)

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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.

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR (F9)

We are looking for a production leader for the Falcon 9 team. This person would oversee the Vertical Barrel Integration (VBI) team, who is responsible for integration structures on Falcon 9 barrels before weldment at CFSW. This includes COPV integration, landing leg plumbing, and various brackets and clevises. Critical Move Team (CMT) is responsible for most large part movement through F9 Integration, and safely rigging and craning barrels, tooling and vehicles throughout the facility. Scope of the role will be a mix of both VBI and CMT, allowing the opportunity to take on new challenges and partner with other teams across the org to further the SpaceX mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manage a team of structures technicians and crane operators
  • Assess the work performance of employees against clearly established expectations and identify areas that need improvement (provide documented coaching where necessary)
  • Collaborate with business partners to continuously improve the quality, cost, and delivery of our products
  • Ensure that business goals, deadlines, and performance standards are met
  • Train and onboard newly hired employees to make sure they understand their roles
  • Monitor key business performance indicators and escalate any need for external support before irreversible problems arise
  • Set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-based goals for workers and make sure they comply with SpaceX’s plans and vision
  • Follow applicable local, state, and federal safety, environmental and system principles
  • Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under, and/or around obstacles using multi-point suspension techniques
  • Coordinate and direct crane riggers and operators in the areas of, but not limited to, performing inspections, operator level maintenance, selection and configuration of slings, cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks, shackles and sheaves according to weight and size of load to be moved
  • Inspect and schedule maintenance for overhead cranes and smaller hydraulic cranes (60 tons or less)
  • Write and implement lift plans and critical lifts plans

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical engineering or related engineering field or 2+ years in a production leadership position
  • 2+ years in a manufacturing environment 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Crane Operator Certification
  • Time management, scheduling and organizational skills
  • Demonstrated experience developing and working within company specific Lean Six Sigma programs
  • Understanding of all rigging equipment – shackles, straps, slings, rope, hoists, etc.
  • Ability to calculate and determine appropriate lifting equipment and write lift plans
  • Strong working knowledge of lifting signals and communications
  • Demonstrated ability and experience reading, interpreting and following:
  • Schematics: engineering drawings, layouts, part lists, weld schedules
  • Industry standards: ISO9001, AWS D17.1, etc
  • Manufacturing planning
  • Attention to detail and problem-solving skills with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Ability to build and maintain consistently winning and cohesive teams
  • Computer skills and knowledge of collaboration tools
  • Experience monitoring and continuously improving product quality, cost and lead times

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be available 1st shift (~5 AM – ~3 PM), with extended hours and weekends as needed
  • Must be willing to travel for short/extended trips as needed
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted

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.  

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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.