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Supervisor, NDE Operations (Starship)

SpaceX, Brownsville, Texas, United States, 78520

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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.

SUPERVISOR, NDE OPERATIONS (STARSHIP) The NDE function is organized within focused production area cells alongside Starship development activities utilizing multiple and varied inspection methods to efficiently provide quality control and protect product reliability.

As the NDE Supervisor at SpaceX you will be required to interface across the business. The job function will require emphasizing a "quality first" culture with the team while performing hands-on inspection, troubleshooting, and managing inspectors during day-to-day NDE activities. The supervisor will interact with technical and operations leaders at Starbase. The candidate should possess strong leadership characteristics, structured control, and data-driven performance management, as well as soft skills, such as influencing and persuading. A key eye for detail and the ability to work within complex teams to reach company-wide goals are also attributes which a successful candidate must possess.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Schedule and prioritize work-flow management

Act as the interface between the team and relevant production partners and customers

Collaborate with the engineering and level III teams to support inspection requirements

Manage inspector career development planning and certification training to meet inspection needs in the work center

Assist in sourcing, recruiting, and hiring

Manage maintenance planning and scheduling for equipment and facilities

Prioritize and increase inspection quality by deploying lean strategies, 5S, Kaizen and data-driven metric development

Manage ASME/NBIC program

Ensure team maintains proficiency using modern inspection methods, automated systems, tooling, etc. relevant to the work center

Interact with NDE Engineering and R&D on seamless transitions with minimal production impact

Assist in the introduction of technological change

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

3+ years of experience leading/managing a team in a manufacturing production environment

3+ years of non-destructive testing/examination (NDE/NDT) experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Level II certification(s) in line with ANST TC-1A or NAS 410 or DOD guidance in one or more surface methods (PT, MT, VT) and two or more advance methods (PAUT, ET, RT)

Demonstrated strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills while managing multiple priorities

NDE level III certification in one or more methods

Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical management field

5+ years of aerospace experience in a manufacturing production environment

Knowledge of NASA 5009 standards

Certified as a NBIC commissioned inspector

Certifiable as an NBIC OUIO commissioned inspector / supervisor

Knowledge of AMS, AWS/ASME, ASTM

Knowledge and understanding of NAS 410 standards

Problem solving tools and techniques: 5 whys, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Root Cause Analysis

Knowledge and experience in lean manufacturing principles: ex. 5S, Kaizen, continuous improvement, DMAIC

Basic computer skills: Microsoft office applications - Word, Power Point, Excel

CAD packages such as Siemens NX, Catia, Pro-E, E

Experience in working with fracture critical products and parts

Excellent knowledge and understanding of aerospace materials, manufacturing processes, assemblies, technique specific systems

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to lift 25lbs unassisted, bend, stretch, stand for extended periods of time, climb stairs, reach, twist, walk, and work at heights

Willing to work extended hours and on weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines if needed

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.

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 reach out toEEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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