Machine Shop Supervisor

Aptiv; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptiv in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Machine Shop Supervisor to lead day-to-day machining operations and guide a skilled team toward high-precision production. You will ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery across shifts.

The role requires a strong engineering background, ITAR awareness, and collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance to continuously improve KPIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering preferred.
• 7+ years in machine shop or 5+ years as Process Engineer in manufacturing.
• Industry domain: Aerospace/Defense manufacturing.
• ITAR compliance training required.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day machining operations and shift performance.
• Enforce quality and safety standards, and conduct metrology inspections.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, maintenance and toolroom teams to remove bottlenecks.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Team building

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

Google Workspace

SmartView

ADP

Job description

We always do the right thing, the right way.

Job Title: Machine Shop Supervisor

Job ID: 704

Location: Melbourne, FL

Department: Manufacturing Operations

Reports To: Machine Shop Manager

Job Type: Full Time

Summary:

At APTIV Interconnect, we foster a dynamic, inclusive environment that thrives on collaboration and continuous growth. As our Machine Shop Supervisor, you are responsible for leading day-to-day machining operations, guiding a team of skilled machinists and operators, and ensuring high-precision component production meets strict safety, quality, and delivery standards.

Leadership & Core Responsibilities

Strategic Ownership

• Production Performance: Direct daily machine shop shift operations to ensure production schedules, setup times, and output targets are met while maintaining strict quality and customer delivery standards.
• ERP & Timecard Reconciliation: Accountable for daily audit and reconciliation of operator ERP labor hours against timecard records to ensure accurate labor tracking and reduce cost variances.
• Tier Boards & Visual Management: Maintain mandatory Tier board meetings on weekend shifts—matching weekday standards—to track cell performance, identify headcount and resource gaps, drive continuous improvement, and ensure seamless pass-down notes between cell leads across shifts.
• Continuous Improvement: Monitor daily shift KPIs (OEE, scrap, downtime) and implement immediate, localized countermeasures to keep production on track.

Team Leadership & Technical Execution

• Technology Implementation: Lead the floor-level rollout and adoption of new machining technologies, tooling, and automated processes to improve shift productivity and precision.
• Continuous Improvement: Monitor daily shift KPIs (OEE, scrap, downtime) and implement immediate, localized countermeasures to keep production on track.
• Quality & Accountability: Enforce strict individual accountability for part quality across all shifts, ensuring every machinist performs required metrology inspections and executes proper first-piece buy-offs before running production. Foster an open shop floor culture where employees are expected and comfortable to ask questions immediately whenever in doubt.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce daily safety protocols, conduct floor safety audits, immediately address hazards, and lead shift-level incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Performance Management: Provide real-time coaching, conduct regular performance check-ins, and address skill gaps or behavioral issues directly on the floor.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Work directly with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Control, Maintenance, and Toolroom teams to resolve daily floor bottlenecks and keep machines running.
• Team Communication: Lead daily shift-change huddles and pass-down logs to ensure seamless handoffs, clear priorities, and transparent operational updates.

Position Requirements

Education & Technical Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is preferred
• Experience: 7+ years of experience in machine shop environment or 5+ years of experience as Process Engineer (or similar position) in manufacturing environment.
• Industry Domain: Aerospace/Defense manufacturing.
• Regulatory Compliance: Current ITAR compliance training and strict adherence required.

Certifications & Competencies

• Certifications : 7+ years of experience in machine shop environment or 5+ years of experience as Process Engineer (or similar position) in manufacturing environment.
• Systems Proficiency: Google Workspace, SmartView, ADP
• Core Competencies: Strategic planning, executive reporting, cross-functional collaboration,Strong documentation/record keeping skills, Advanced blueprint reading, metrology and inspection skills required

EEO Statement

Aptiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities). We adhere to all federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination and strictly prohibit workplace harassment of any kind.

In addition to federal law requirements, Aptiv complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Aptiv expresses prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Location(s)

3950 Dow Road, Melbourne , Florida 32934 , United States

Workplace Type

On-site