Lead Machine Shop Supervisor — Aerospace & Space Hardware

Vast; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company equity

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Onsite meals and snacks

Job summary

Vast, a leader in next-generation space stations, is seeking a Supervisor, E-2 Machine Shop based in Long Beach, CA. You will lead programmer machinists, optimize machining processes, ensure aerospace-quality standards, and drive production efficiency for high-cost, high-reliability systems.

We offer full-time exempt employment with competitive compensation (California pay range $99,318–$140,983) and comprehensive benefits, including equity, health coverage, PTO, and onsite amenities.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in experience.
• Knowledge of machining processes, CNC equipment, software, and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of programmer machinists.
• Conduct daily team meetings to communicate goals and expectations.
• Coordinate work schedules and assignments to optimize productivity.
• Work closely with manufacturing planners for efficient scheduling and prioritization of jobs.
• Ensure aerospace industry quality standards are followed.
• Implement and oversee quality control measures.
• Continual optimization of machining processes for efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and other departments for process improvements.
• Coordinate repairs with the maintenance teams in a timely manner.
• Enforce safety protocols in the machine shop.
• Identify training needs for the team.
• Develop and foster strong relationships with upper management.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in experience

Tools

CNC equipment

Machining software

Tooling knowledge

Job description

Vast, a leader in next-generation space stations, is seeking a Supervisor, E-2 Machine Shop based in Long Beach, CA. You will lead programmer machinists, optimize machining processes, ensure aerospace-quality standards, and drive production efficiency for high-cost, high-reliability systems.

We offer full-time exempt employment with competitive compensation (California pay range $99,318–$140,983) and comprehensive benefits, including equity, health coverage, PTO, and onsite amenities.