Build Supervisor (Starship) - 2nd Shift

• Manage an hourly workforce of technicians and welders. Deliver daily work assignments, oversee personnel development by providing constructive feedback, facilitate conflict resolution, and address repeat issues with corrective actions

• Create and maintain a tight production schedule and provide clear daily assignments to the team

• Responsible for recruiting and development of new welders and technicians in the shop. Provide technical mentorship and support to the team

• Track shop floor metrics and partner with engineering to maximize delivery rate through high asset utilization, low cycle times, and high yield build processes

• Collaborate with management and engineering teams to streamline work processes, resolve common build issues, and optimize the production line

• Lead by setting an example; take feedback from all levels of the organization, and motivate your organization to achieve the highest level of results (in safety, quality, and rate)

• Drive shop floor culture of continuous improvement and maintain 5S protocols

• Ensure employee safety through regular assessments of equipment/tooling health, training, PPE use, and implementation of engineering solutions to mitigate risks. Prioritize personnel safety above all else, halting production when necessary

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of experience in final assembly production: aviation, aerospace, mechanical systems

• 2+ years of experience leading a team or a project

• Bachelor's degree or A&P license

• Experience bringing teams and processes from development to production

• 2+ years of experience in a welding role (GTAW, FCAW, GMAW, etc.)

• General welding, cutting, and fabrication equipment knowledge

• Experience building, leading and consistently maintaining cohesive teams.

• Organized and self-driven, capable of working independently with little direction in a fast-paced/cross-functional environment

• Ability to read, interpret controlled documentation, and processes such as: mechanical drawings, GD&T, assembly procedures/work instructions, schematics, engineering drawings, parts lists, wiring diagrams, layout drawings, etc.

• Experience effectively communicating (verbal and written) with both production and engineering teams

• Must be able to work 2nd shift hours (Monday-Friday: 2:30PM-12AM)

• Willing to work weekends when necessary

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25lbs unassisted

• Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl and maneuver in tight spaces

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time - 8 hours minimum

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .

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