Welding Manager, Starship Build

As a Welding Manager at SpaceX, your main duties include overseeing the welding team, managing the production processes, ensuring quality control in welds, and meeting tight production schedules. You'll lead a diverse team of technicians while resolving any welding-related issues and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Your role will also involve constant communication with engineering teams to streamline operations.

To qualify for the Welding Manager role at SpaceX, you need a Bachelor’s degree or an associate's degree, combined with over 4 years of experience in welding techniques such as GTAW, FCAW, or GMAW. Additionally, having at least 3 years of management experience is critical. Preferred qualifications include experience with mechanical assemblies and familiarity with AWS welding codes.

Preferred skills for the Welding Manager position at SpaceX include strong leadership abilities, excellent communication skills, and a detailed-oriented mindset. Additionally, proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, experience in applying lean manufacturing principles, and knowledge of welding codes like AWS D1.1 are all highly beneficial.

Working as a Welding Manager at SpaceX means stepping into a fast-paced and innovative environment where change is constant. You will work with a skilled team focused on groundbreaking technology while ensuring the highest standards in safety and quality. The collaborative atmosphere encourages creative problem-solving, making each day unique and challenging.

SpaceX offers a comprehensive benefits package for Welding Managers, including competitive salary ranging from $130,000 to $180,000 annually, medical, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) plans, paid parental leave, and generous vacation time. Additionally, employees have access to employee stock purchase options and are eligible for bonuses, making SpaceX a rewarding place to work.

In your response, highlight your familiarity with GTAW, FCAW, and GMAW welding methods. Discuss any projects you've led that utilized these techniques and emphasize how your skills align with SpaceX's requirements for quality and safety.

Discuss your approach to quality control, including any specific protocols or checks you implement. Share examples of how you’ve dealt with non-conformance issues and the impact of these actions on production efficiency.

Emphasize the importance of collaboration among technicians and engineers. Provide an example of how fostering a team environment led to improved production outcomes or resolved complex challenges.

Talk about the importance of proactive problem-solving. Illustrate how you would assess the situation, collaborate with your team to find solutions, and communicate transparently with stakeholders to minimize impact.

Share details of any training programs you've led, what the objectives were, and the impact they had on the team's performance and skill level. Mention how continual learning is critical for maintaining high-quality standards.

Discuss your commitment to professional development, including attending industry conferences, training courses, or certifications that keep you informed about evolving technologies and methodologies.

Highlight your communication skills and a structured approach to conflict resolution. Provide an example where you've successfully mediated a disagreement and the steps you took to restore team harmony.

Talk about your approach to capacity planning using current resources to meet production deadlines. Provide examples illustrating how you've successfully predicted needs and managed technician workloads accordingly.

Share a specific accomplishment that showcases your leadership qualities, problem-solving skills, or innovation in a welding context. Quantify the results if possible, such as improved production rates or reduced costs.

Discuss your familiarity with the different AWS welding codes, such as D1.1 and D1.6. Explain how you’ve applied these codes in previous roles, ensuring compliance and quality in your welds.