Welding Manager, Starship Build

WELDING MANAGER, STARSHIP BUILD

The Starship Production Manager is responsible for up to 120 technicians and the on-floor activities of key assembly and/or service work centers. This is a dynamic position that requires the ability to monitor and create actions for key department metrics while managing production schedules, identifying risks, and clearly communicating them to key stakeholders. As a Manager, Production you will lead several complex, multi-disciplinary production teams/projects and will be required to dive into the unique engineering challenges we face daily in building rocket engine hardware.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage a staff of 40+ employees per shift (up to 120 on 2 shifts)


• Manage modification, repair, assembly, and integration of production assemblies in order to guarantee achievement of on time delivery and quality targets


• Manage the complete production process within a predefined area, and ensure safety at all times


• Resolve reoccurring non-conformance issues


• Review work instructions, and make change recommendations when needed


• Meet tight production schedules to achieve high rate production


• Provide technical support to the welding team


• Work with management and engineering teams to streamline the fit-up and welding processes


• Assist with the tooling and fixturing designs required for weld / fit-up operation


• Responsible for control of production weld quality


• Apply welding codes and hold high workmanship standards with the production team


• Assess, staff, and vet the appropriate skill sets needed


• Monitor material costs and cost savings


• Identify and set-up training programs


• Develop, initiate, coordinate, and enforce system policies and procedures


• Monitor labor hours/overtime, and implement improvement plans and time management with staff


• Manage capacity planning of equipment and personnel


• Coordinate with engineering and other departments to minimize production interruptions


• Think creatively, and question the status quo while following documentation and maintaining prescribed quality standards


• Develop and ensure adequate machine maintenance schedules and back-up spares availability

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or associate degree and 4+ years of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), or gas metal arc welding (GMAW) experience


• 3+ years of management experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience bringing teams and processes from development to production


• Ability to effectively communicate with engineering and production (verbal and written)


• Experience being detailed oriented with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy


• Experience with schematics: engineering drawings, circuit layouts, and parts list/cable


• Experience with harnesses: wiring diagrams, layout drawings, and parts list


• Experience with mechanical assemblies: mechanical drawings and parts lists


• Strong leadership skills


• General welding, cutting, and fabrication equipment knowledge, theory, application, maintenance and testing


• Ability to interpret drawings and weld symbols per AWS D17.1


• Knowledge of AWS D1.1, D1.6, and D1.2


• Fabrication of large-scale welded assemblies to tight dimensional tolerances


• Trade school certificate


• Possess safety training experience and/or safety certifications


• Experience monitoring, tracking, and continually improving total cost equation


• Experience with applying lean manufacturing principles and efficiency methods


• Ability to adapt to constant changing work assignments and a fast-paced work environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work all shifts, extended hours, and/or weekends as needed


• Ability to travel for short and extended trips as needed (up to 10%)


• Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg