Supervise production operations in the Tube Shop at SpaceX, focusing on efficiency and employee development.
Posted by employer 11 hours ago
First seen on Joblaze 3 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 3 hours ago
What you'll build
- Supervise operations within the facility
- Participate in employee development
- Assist in recruitment and onboarding
- Ensure compliance with safety standards
- Manage flow of raw materials
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of experience in manufacturing
- 1+ years of experience leading a team
Nice to have
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline
- 5+ years in operational leadership
- Crane Operator Certification
- Experience with Lean Six Sigma programs
- Understanding of rigging equipment
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
Requirements
- Experience
- 4–5 years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- No sponsorship (stated in posting)
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Supervisor of Production in the Tube Shop at SpaceX oversees daily operations to ensure production efficiency and quality while fostering employee development through training and onboarding. This role requires a strong background in manufacturing and operational leadership, with preferred skills in Lean Six Sigma and lifting equipment management. Ideal candidates are experienced leaders who can effectively communicate and build cohesive teams. The position is critical in maintaining safety and compliance standards within a fast-paced production environment.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 21, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page October 21, 2026.
- Salary band is below the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$129,582).
- Starts above 59% of 1342 comparable mid other roles in United States we track (median $105,000 across 186 companies).
Quick facts
- Is the Supervisor, Production (Tube Shop) role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Hawthorne, CA, United States.
- 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 (Tube Shop) role.
- Where is the role based?
- SpaceX is hiring for this position in Hawthorne, CA, United States.
- What seniority level is this role?
- SpaceX targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Supervisor, Production (Tube Shop) 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 (TUBE SHOP)
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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