Test Operations Supervisor

4 weeks ago

Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time

At SpaceX, we are pushing the boundaries of space exploration and development. As a Test Operations Supervisor, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety and reliability of our Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy vehicles.

The Test Operations Supervisor is responsible for managing a team of technicians and specialists on two shifts, promoting the safety, reliability, and quality of the Falcon program. Daily tasks include work assignments/schedules, performance management, and developing continuous improvement initiatives.

Outside of tactical support, the Test Operations Supervisor plays a role in expanding the qualified life of the Falcon family of vehicles, coordinating qualification testing for vehicle mechanisms and assisting in anomaly root cause testing.

Additionally, the Test Operations Supervisor is responsible for coordinating asset maintenance and reliability efforts for our ~30 custom test stands, which can range from debugging fluid systems to assisting engineering in activating new, custom test assets.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the safety of all employees in test operations and maintain and promote our safety culture and commitment to quality
  • Ensure compliance with safety, ethics, and professional standards within the facility
  • Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications
  • Oversee operations within the facility and prioritize tasks to meet customer dates
  • Participate in ongoing development of each employee by creating and enforcing training programs
  • Assist in recruiting and onboarding of new hires
  • Develop and implement cost reductions and efficiency improvement measures
  • Foster a spirit of cooperation within and between shifts and other departments
  • Perform production risk identification and mitigation
  • Monitor key production metrics, and implement improvement plans with staff
  • Responsible for maintaining and repair of test facilities and resources

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing/production environment
  • 1+ years of experience leading a team or project in a technical field

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Experience performing high pressure operations
  • Experience with data acquisition & control systems
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
  • Knowledge of manufacturing tools and equipment
  • Computer skills and knowledge of collaboration tools
  • Excellent organization, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong work ethic
  • Ability to create and adhere to production processes

Additional Requirements:

  • Must be able to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed
  • Must be willing to travel for short/extended trips as needed
  • Must be able to lift 25 lbs. unassisted

Compensation and Benefits:

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, stock options, 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.

Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

ITAR Requirements:

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.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department

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