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Build Supervisor (Starship) - 2nd Shift

SpaceX· Booster Structures Manufacturing
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Hawthorne, CA$115k - $145kfull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Supervisor for the Hawthorne booster subassembly production team, leading propulsion technicians and welders to build subassemblies, drive safety and quality, and maintain a productive shift-focused culture to support increasing launch rates.

Responsibilities

  • Manage an hourly workforce of technicians and welders. Deliver daily work assignments, oversee personnel development by providing constructive feedback, facilitate conflict resolution, and address repeat issues with corrective actions
  • Create and maintain a tight production schedule and provide clear daily assignments to the team
  • Responsible for recruiting and development of new welders and technicians in the shop. Provide technical mentorship and support to the team
  • Track shop floor metrics and partner with engineering to maximize delivery rate through high asset utilization, low cycle times, and high yield build processes
  • Collaborate with management and engineering teams to streamline work processes, resolve common build issues, and optimize the production line
  • Lead by setting an example; take feedback from all levels of the organization, and motivate your organization to achieve the highest level of results (in safety, quality, and rate)
  • Drive shop floor culture of continuous improvement and maintain 5S protocols
  • Ensure employee safety through regular assessments of equipment/tooling health, training, PPE use, and implementation of engineering solutions to mitigate risks. Prioritize personnel safety above all else, halting production when necessary

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of experience in final assembly production: aviation, aerospace, mechanical systems
  • 2+ years of experience leading a team or a project

Skills

Required:Leadership and people managementProduction planning and schedulingRecruiting and mentoringSafety and 5S
Nice to have:Reading technical documentation

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid vacation (3 weeks)
  • 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan and potential stock/bonus incentives
Last updated Jul 29, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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