Welding Supervisor (Super Heavy Booster)
Core
Lead a team of welders and technicians to build, assemble, and weld thermal protection subassemblies for the Starship rocket.
Role type
Senior IC welding supervisor
Builds
Thermal protection subassemblies for the Starship rocket
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Heavy industrial welding
Required skills
GTAW, FCAW, GMAW welding techniques, team leadership, production scheduling, conflict resolution, technical mentorship, shop floor metrics tracking, 5S protocols, safety risk assessment, mechanical drawings interpretation
Preferred skills
AWS D1.1, D1.6, D1.2 knowledge, fabrication equipment expertise, cross-functional communication
Technologies
GTAW, FCAW, GMAW, mechanical drawings, GD&T, assembly procedures, schematics, wiring diagrams
Responsibilities
Manage hourly workforce and deliver daily work assignments, recruit and develop new welders, track shop floor metrics to maximize delivery rate, collaborate with engineering to optimize production line, drive continuous improvement and 5S culture, ensure employee safety and halt production when necessary
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC