Machine Shop Supervisor - Lead Precision Machining

Karman Space & Defense; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

HSA Plan

FSA

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a Machine Shop Supervisor in Corona, CA. You will lead day-to-day machining operations, coordinate schedules, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining first-time quality.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, extensive machine shop experience, and strong blueprint interpretation. You will manage tool inventory, train staff, and support continuous improvement in a fast-paced aerospace shop.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Adequate machine shop experience as determined by Karman Space and Defense.
• Thorough understanding of machining equipment, setups, and practices.
• Detail oriented, highly organized, and able to communicate effectively with internal customers, management, and staff.
• Strong blueprint interpretation skills.
• Ability to use inspection tools and generate production status reports.
• Knowledge of basic Quality Management System (QMS) reporting and record keeping.
• Machining background with knowledge of 3-axis to 5-axis machining and full rotary axis.
• Troubleshooting knowledge of CNC work centers.

Responsibilities

• Leads daily operations of machine shop personnel and equipment to support first-time quality and on-time delivery.
• Coordinates machine schedules, work centers, and utilization goals to meet production requirements.
• Oversees quality-related activities, including minimizing nonconformances and scrap rates.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Manages tool inventory, replenishment, and tool performance reporting.
• Provides training on methods, procedures, customer requirements, and quality system responsibilities.
• Directs personnel performance, conduct, and evaluation.
• Utilizes maintenance software to manage service and repair reporting for equipment.
• Reports improvement opportunities and recommendations to management related to quality and delivery.
• Supports program optimization, corrections, and machine troubleshooting and communicates updates to management and programming teams.

Skills

Machine shop supervision

Blueprint interpretation

Quality systems knowledge

Communication

3-5 axis machining

CNC troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

CNC Machines

Job description

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a Machine Shop Supervisor in Corona, CA. You will lead day-to-day machining operations, coordinate schedules, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining first-time quality.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, extensive machine shop experience, and strong blueprint interpretation. You will manage tool inventory, train staff, and support continuous improvement in a fast-paced aerospace shop.