Sr. Manager, Launch Fabrication (Starship)

📋 Description Own Starbase Launch Fabrication performance: safety, quality, schedule, and cost. Lead multi-shift fabrication across pipe/structural welding, material prep, machine shop. Build and lead a leadership bench; hire, promote, develop talent. Scale production control: planning, scheduling, WIP, and customer interface. Drive headcount strategy for FTE vs contractor, night shifts, ramp plans. Own high-level resource and facility plans for rate, shop layout, and capex. 🎯 Requirements Bachelor’s degree in engineering/manufacturing or 6+ years fabrication/assembly experience 7+ years in heavy fabrication, welding, machining, or ground/test hardware builds 3+ years leading supervisors and multi-team fabrication orgs with direct reports 5+ years managing multi-shift fabrication/manufacturing orgs Experience scaling FTE/contractor workforces for aerospace/high-rate fabrication Deep familiarity with pipe/structural welding, material prep, and shop-floor production control