Supervisor, NDE Operations (Starship)
Core
Supervise Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) operations at Starship production cells, ensuring quality control and product reliability through hands-on inspection and team management.
Role type
Senior IC manufacturing operations supervisor (NDE)
Builds
Starship spacecraft components
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Non-destructive testing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
NDE Level II certification, NDE Level III certification, lean manufacturing principles, ASME/NBIC program management, team leadership, data-driven performance management, root cause analysis, aerospace materials knowledge
Preferred skills
NDE Level III certification in advanced methods (PAUT, ET, RT), NASA 5009 standards knowledge, NBIC OUIO certification, CAD packages (Siemens NX, Catia, Pro-E), fracture critical product experience, 5+ years aerospace manufacturing experience
Technologies
Siemens NX, Catia, Pro-E, Microsoft Office, automated inspection systems
Responsibilities
Schedule and prioritize workflow management, act as interface between team and production partners, collaborate with engineering teams, manage inspector career development and training, assist in recruiting and hiring, manage maintenance planning for equipment, prioritize inspection quality using lean strategies, manage ASME/NBIC program, ensure team proficiency with modern inspection methods, interact with NDE Engineering and R&D, assist in technological change introduction
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC