Sr. Manager, Launch Fabrication (Starship)
SpaceXAerospace company
Starbase, United StatesManager
Founders Fund
Sequoia Capital
Baillie Gifford
Google
Fidelity Investments
Valor Equity Partners
About the role
TL;DR
Lead Starbase Launch Fabrication for Starship, managing hardware production and operations.
- •{"About the Role": "This role leads the Starbase Launch Fabrication organization supporting Starship Launch and Test operations.
- •The department builds and delivers critical launch hardware and ground support equipment across various fabrication work centers.", "Key Responsibilities": ["Own overall performance of the Starbase Launch Fabrication organization: safety, quality, schedule, cost, and capacity.", "Lead multi-shift fabrication operations across pipe welding, structural welding, material prep, machine shop, corrosion control, and related work centers.", "Build and lead a leadership bench of managers, supervisors, superintendents, and leads.", "Scale production control (planning, scheduling, WIP/work-order management, customer interface)."], "Requirements": ["Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or related field (6+ years of professional experience in fabrication, welding, machining, or systems integration in lieu of a degree).", "7+ years of experience in heavy fabrication, welding, machining, or ground/test infrastructure hardware builds.", "3+ years of leadership experience managing supervisors and/or multi-team fabrication or manufacturing organizations with direct reports."]}
Required skills
Project Management
Domain expertise
aerospacedefense
Tech stack
ExcelPowerPoint