Production Director (Starship)
Core
Lead large-scale, multi-disciplinary production teams and complex manufacturing projects for the Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy booster at Starbase.
Role type
Senior IC production director (aerospace manufacturing)
Builds
Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy booster flight hardware
Domain
Commercial space industry / Aerospace manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
manufacturing leadership, engineering leadership, process excellence, safety management, continuous improvement, strategic execution, tactical execution, cross-functional collaboration, risk assessment, technical project management
Preferred skills
building high-performance teams, mentoring, coaching, creative problem solving, system trade negotiation, autonomous decision making, detail orientation
Technologies
manufacturing systems, production scheduling tools, quality standards documentation
Responsibilities
Oversee strategic and tactical execution of production operations to achieve milestones, manage staff and direct reports, collaborate with engineering leaders on timelines, meet tight production schedules, lead and develop high-performance culture, ensure safety compliance, champion continuous improvement projects
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC