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Manager, Starship Build

SpaceX· Booster Integration Engineering
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Starbase, TXFull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Manager responsible for on-floor activities of Starship production/assembly teams, leading multiple shifts, monitoring metrics, managing schedules, risks, and coordinating with engineering to deliver high-rate production of rocket engine hardware.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a staff of 40+ employees per shift (up to 120 on 2 shifts)
  • Manage modification, repair, assembly, and integration of production assemblies to ensure on-time delivery and quality targets
  • Manage the complete production process within a predefined area, ensuring safety at all times
  • Resolve recurring non-conformance issues
  • Review work instructions and propose changes when needed
  • Meet tight production schedules to achieve high-rate production
  • Assess, staff, and vet the appropriate skill sets needed
  • Monitor material costs and cost savings
  • Identify and set up training programs
  • Develop, initiate, coordinate, and enforce system policies and procedures
  • Monitor labor hours/overtime and implement improvement plans
  • Manage capacity planning of equipment and personnel
  • Coordinate with engineering and other departments to minimize production interruptions
  • Think creatively while following documentation and maintaining quality standards
  • Develop and ensure adequate machine maintenance schedules and back-up spares availability

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field or 2+ years of experience as a manager/supervisor in a production environment
  • 2+ years in aerospace (airframe, launch vehicle, or military) or high-volume manufacturing
  • 2+ years of management experience

Skills

Required:People managementProduction schedulingRisk identification and mitigation
Nice to have:Lean manufacturing and efficiency methods
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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