Supervise production operations and lead a team to improve efficiency and product quality at SpaceX.
Posted by employer 2 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 day ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
What you'll build
- Supervise operations within the facility
- Participate in employee development and training
- Assist in recruitment and onboarding
- Ensure compliance with safety and professional standards
- Manage the flow of raw materials
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of professional experience in manufacturing
- 1+ years of experience leading a team
Nice to have
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and 5+ years in operational leadership
- Crane Operator Certification
- Experience with Lean Six Sigma programs
- Understanding of rigging equipment
- Strong written and verbal communication
Practical constraints
- Must be available to work 2nd shift schedules
- Must be able to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
- Able to travel for short and extended trips as needed
Requirements
- Experience
- 4–5 years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In this role, the supervisor oversees daily production operations, focusing on efficiency and continuous improvement within the orbital tube welding team. Key skills include leadership experience, knowledge of Lean Six Sigma practices, and proficiency in manufacturing planning and quality control. This position is suitable for candidates with a background in engineering or manufacturing, particularly those with prior team management experience. The role emphasizes safety and compliance while fostering employee development and communication across the organization.
Joblaze insights
- Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze October 9, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page October 9, 2026.
- Salary band is below the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$130,000).
- Starts above 15% of 233 comparable lead other roles in United States we track (median $150,000 across 82 companies).
Quick facts
- What's the salary range?
- SpaceX lists $115,000–$155,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- 4–5 years of relevant experience for this Supervisor, Production (Orbital Tube Welder) role.
- What seniority level is this role?
- SpaceX targets lead candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Supervisor, Production (Orbital Tube Welder) role at SpaceX.
From the original posting
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
SUPERVISOR, PRODUCTION (ORBITAL TUBE WELDER)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervise operations within the facility to achieve and maintain rate, efficiency, and continuous improvement
- Participate in the ongoing development and improvement of each employee by creating training and organizing opportunities for continuous learning
- Assist in the recruitment and onboarding of new hires
- Ensure compliance with safety, ethics, and professional standards within the facility
- Organize, monitor, and prioritize tasks to meet production goals
- Evaluate and fix/improve each station within the production operation to ensure optimal efficiency
- Maintain communication between employees and senior executives to ensure procedures and policies are well-understood and followed
- Manage the flow of raw materials and other resources within Precision Tube Fabrication
- Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing, production, or testing environment
- 1+ years of experience leading a team or project
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and 5+ years in operational leadership
- Crane Operator Certification
- Time management, scheduling and organizational skills
- Demonstrated experience developing and working within company specific Lean Six Sigma programs
- Understanding of all rigging equipment – shackles, straps, slings, rope, hoists, etc.
- Ability to calculate and determine appropriate lifting equipment and write lift plans
- Strong working knowledge of lifting signals and communications
- Manufacturing planning
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Ability to build and maintain consistently winning and cohesive teams
- Computer skills and knowledge of collaboration tools
- Experience monitoring and continuously improving product quality, cost and lead times
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be available to work 2nd shift schedules, extended hours, and weekends as needed
- Must be able to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
- Able to travel for short and extended trips as needed
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range:
$115,000.00 - $155,000.00
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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