Manager, Starship Build
On-site · Brownsville, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Manager, Production (Starship) leads 40+ employees per shift across up to two shifts, overseeing modification, repair, assembly, and integration of production assemblies to guarantee on-time delivery and quality targets. Responsible for managing the complete production process within a predefined area, ensuring safety, resolving non-conformance issues, reviewing work instructions, meeting tight production schedules, assessing staffing needs, monitoring costs, initiating training programs, enforcing policies, coordinating with engineering, and driving lean improvements. Requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or 2+ years of managerial experience in production and 2+ years in aerospace or high-volume manufacturing, with strong leadership, communication, safety, and ITAR compliance. Willingness to work all shifts, extended hours, and weekends; travel up to 10%; capable of physical requirements including lifting up to 25 lbs, with background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg. ITAR restrictions apply. SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Locations (hint from scraper): Brownsville, TX, United States; Brownsville, TX, United States
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field or at least 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 sector
- 2+ years of management experience
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