SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, a16z and Founders Fund.
About the role
The supervisor of non-destructive evaluation (NDE) operations reports to the welding manager and partners with the pipe and structural teams to raise quality across the fab organization. This person is expected to question requirements and industry standards to reduce administrative burden, while still meeting the expectations set by engineering. The role oversees a team of full-time inspectors and specialists and supplements that team with contractor inspectors as needed.
What they're looking for
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 2+ years of experience leading/managing a team
- 2+ years of non-destructive evaluation (NDE) experience
- Must be available to work extended hours and weekends, which varies depending on site operational needs, flexibility required
- Must be able to work at elevated heights
- Must be able to travel for short and extended trips as needed, up to 15%
More about this role
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.
The supervisor of non-destructive evaluation (NDE) operations reports to the welding manager and partners with the pipe and structural teams to raise quality across the fab organization. This person is expected to question requirements and industry standards to reduce administrative burden, while still meeting the expectations set by engineering. The role oversees a team of full-time inspectors and specialists and supplements that team with contractor inspectors as needed. The ideal candidate has a sharp eye for quality and works with production in a seamless, practical way.
- Schedule and prioritize workflow management
- Act as the interface between the team and relevant Production Partners & Customers
- Collaborate with the Engineering and Level 3 Teams to support inspection requirements
- Manage inspector career development planning and certification training to meet inspection needs in the work...
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