Machine Shop Supervisor 1st Shift Router Shop

spacex; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company that is at the forefront of space exploration! As a Machine Shop Supervisor, you will lead a dynamic team, ensuring efficient production flow while fostering a culture of safety and innovation. Your expertise in CNC machining and process improvement will be crucial in driving operational excellence and achieving corporate goals. This role not only offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies but also to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. If you are a proactive leader with a passion for manufacturing and aerospace, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 3 years in a supervisory role within a machine shop.
• Ability to develop 3 to 5 year production plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage up to 40 employees in the machine shop.
• Ensure all work order tickets are completed on time and to specification.
• Monitor material costs and implement time management improvement plans.

Skills

CNC Machining

Supervisory Experience

Lean Principles

Six Sigma

Blueprint Reading

Process Improvement

Emotional Intelligence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CNC Machines

Conventional Lathe/Mill Machines

Manual Machines

Job description

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

MACHINE SHOP SUPERVISOR (1ST SHIFT) - ROUTER SHOP

The Router Machine Shop Supervisor is responsible for all machining processes within the shop. This candidate will be tasked with ensuring all areas of production are meeting corporate goals. Key components of this position will be reporting to machine shop management, troubleshooting production issues, working with machining technicians, manufacturing engineers, and quality engineers to identify and execute process improvements and automating repetitive manual tasks. Strong emotional intelligence that can drive change and hold teams accountable is a key for success in this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure all work order tickets are completed on time and to specification.
• Responsible for leading and managing up to 40 employees.
• Manage the entirety of the production flow within the machine shop, ensuring efficiency and safety of all employees.
• Resolve reoccurring non-conformance issues.
• Review work instructions and make change recommendations.
• Meet tight production schedules.
• Monitor material costs and savings.
• Develop, initiate, coordinate and enforce system policies.
• Monitor labor hours and overtime and implement time management improvement plans.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3 years in a supervisory role within a machine shop.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years of experience in a manufacturing/process improvement role.
• Well versed in setups, operation and troubleshooting of all CNC and Conventional Lathe/Mill Machines.
• Experience with manual machines.
• Managed teams of up to 10 people and 3 machines simultaneously.
• Well versed in GD&T and inspection procedures.
• Knowledge of lean principles and Six Sigma.
• Well versed in all machine shop manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret all blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Experience working with Production Machine Shop tracking metrics.
• Ability to develop 3 to 5 year production plans.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to work all shift hours and weekends as needed.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR HERE.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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