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Manager, Production (Precision Tube Fabrication)

SpaceX· Precision Tube Fabrication
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Hawthorne, CA$140k - $190kfull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Production Manager for the Precision Tube Fabrication team responsible for delivering finished fluid systems assemblies to SpaceX Falcon & Dragon customers in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

  • Back End Area (proof & leak, cleaning, assembly, insulation, rework, bag & tag)
  • Manage a staff of supervisors and 80+ employees across multiple shifts toward goals aligned to safety, quality, cost, and delivery
  • Ensure a strong focus on safety and achieve excellent safety performance with the team
  • Leverage quality metrics to continually improve the output of the team; lead root cause analysis for quality issues and implement improvements
  • Achieve cost targets by improving labor efficiency, eliminating rework/scrap drivers, and driving design for manufacturability improvements
  • Drive the team to achieve ambitious delivery targets that support the company’s launch manifest while upholding high quality standards
  • Support strategic planning of labor, equipment, facilities, and resources
  • Identify, plan, and execute capital equipment, machine, and layout upgrades to meet volume production demand
  • Develop high-performing leaders and foster a culture of excellence
  • Foster continuous improvement
  • Think creatively and challenge the status quo

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or 4+ years of experience in one or more of: engineering, manufacturing/production operations, supply chain management, military operations
  • 1+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing or production with direct reports

Skills

Required:Leadership and people managementSafety management
Nice to have:Lean manufacturingFluid systems manufacturing

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives (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
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation
  • 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave in accordance with company policy
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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