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Welding Supervisor (Super Heavy Booster)

SpaceX· Booster Structures Manufacturing
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Hawthorne, CA$110k - $140kFull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Supervises welders and technicians building thermal protection subassemblies for Starship, establishing a new welding workcenter, maintaining safety and quality, and driving production schedules to support increasing launch rates.

Responsibilities

  • Manage an hourly workforce of welders and technicians. 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.
  • Recruit and develop 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 associate degree or 5+ years of experience in a welding role (GTAW, FCAW, GMAW, etc.)
  • 2+ years of experience in a leadership role

Skills

Required:Leadership and people managementProduction schedulingSafety and 5SWelding supervision
Nice to have:Team building and mentorshipDocumentation reading

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives, including potential stock or long-term cash awards
  • Discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Vacation and paid holidays
  • Paid sick leave in accordance with company policy
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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