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Supervisor, NDE Operations (Starship)

Starbase, TXFull-time2026-09-29 → 2026-11-10
HybridCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Supervise non-destructive evaluation (NDE) operations for Starship, overseeing inspectors and specialists to ensure quality across the fabrication organization.

Role type

Senior IC operations supervisor (NDE)

Builds

Starship spacecraft components

Domain

Aerospace manufacturing

Required skills

NDE Level III certification, Lean Manufacturing (5S, Kaizen), Root Cause Analysis, team management, inspection methods proficiency, aerospace materials knowledge

Preferred skills

Engineering or technical management degree, 5+ years aerospace experience, CAD (Siemens NX, Catia, Pro-E), fracture critical product experience, Surface and Advanced Method certifications

Technologies

Microsoft Office, Siemens NX, Catia, Pro-E

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 personnel hiring, manage maintenance planning, deploy lean strategies to increase inspection quality, ensure team proficiency with automated systems and tooling

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC