Manager, NDE Operations; Falcon

Space

X 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 Space

X is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

The Manager of Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Operations leads the team of inspectors, specialists, and supervisors who perform complex inspections on all of Falcon & Dragon hardware produced in Hawthorne. This hardware includes everything from large metallic barrels, tanks, tooling structures, tubing, pipes, brackets, coupons, and more. Quality of the hardware and understanding how inspections performed ensure and enable hardware quality is critical.

This group is also responsible for ensuring that inspectors are available when needed, and that inspections are performed in a timely and efficient manner. Inspection should not hold up the flow of hardware unless flaws are found and corrective actions are necessary.

Space

X is a very dynamic environment and an organization that always challenges itself to do newer and more difficult things. This leader must be able to adapt to rapidly changing requirements, schedule pressures, and shifts in company focus. The position requires a strong people manager who enables Space

X to achieve its goals by investing in the people who work here, providing career growth opportunities, and valuable feedback to all team members.

• Lead the team of NDE supervisors, specialists, and technicians on the floor and provide daily support for all NDE inspections in multiple NDE resource centers across production, test, and launch sites
• Identify process improvements and ensure operations are lean, efficient, and effective. Develop appropriate metrics and goals for each resource center and work with supervisors and the team to achieve improved results
• Assess employee performance, providing positive and constructive feedback. Ensure adequate training plans are available for all employees to enable career growth and to meet Space
  
  X needs
• Work with partners: NDE Engineering, Production, Build Reliability, and Design Engineering to support achievement of company goals
• Manage capital expenditures and operational expenditures for the NDE Operations team
• Maintain a positive, safe, and healthy work environment and continually promote Space
  
  X culture and values

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or 4+ years of experience in one or more of the following industries: engineering, manufacturing/production operations, supply chain management, or military operations
• 1+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing or production role with direct reports

• 2+ years of experience in a leadership role with direct reports
• 1+ year work experience in NDE or a quality focused organization
• Nondestructive Evaluation Level II certification in line with ASNT TC-1A, NAS-410, or DOD guidance in one of the following methods:
  Eddy current (ET), radiography (RT), digital radiography (DR), dye penetrant (PT), visual inspection (VT), computed radiography (CR), phase array (PAUT), ultrasonic (UT), ultrasonic shear wave (UTSW), or magnetic particle (MT)
• High degree of comfort in a factory setting, working to identify and execute efficiency improvements in all aspects of production and manufacturing
• Significant exposure to a wide variety of fabrication, integration, and testing methodologies
• A proven track record of leadership and team building within a rapidly changing environment
• Experience in a high volume/high complexity production background such as automotive, commercial aviation, or consumer electronics
• Consistent record of exceptional personal achievements and contributions that have supported career progression to-date
• Demonstrated examples of serving as leadership focal point and decision-maker at an executive level
• Experience in both sub-assembly production and final vehicle assembly/test experience
• Knowledge of UTEX Inspection Ware Software and NASA 5009 standards, AMS, AWS/ASME, ASTM standards
• Experience with Practical Problem…