Supervisor, Precision Machining - 2nd Shift

InvestedintheMission; Woodinville (WA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, Vision, Dental

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a 2nd shift Supervisor, Precision Machining, to lead a team of Technicians, Quality Specialists, and Machinists in a high-precision environment focused on single-digit micron parts. You will guide technical solutions, ensure on-time demand fulfillment, and drive process improvements across manufacturability and quality.

The role requires a strong background in CNC machining, leadership, and advanced programming with Heidenhain controls; travel to vendors and test sites may be

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC machining experience.
• 1+ year of leadership experience in a machine shop setting.
• Experience troubleshooting machined components.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Technicians, Quality Specialists, and Machinists.
• Provide technical guidance and unblock challenging machining issues.
• Meet demand requirements to customers, forecast potential capacity deficiencies, and remove quality/production blockers as they appear.
• Manage and optimize machine/labor configuration to meet customer demand.
• Regularly drive improvements with operations to improve manufacturability, cycle times, cost, and quality.
• Manage schedules, timecards, and direct report performance.
• Ensure all processes have accessible and correct documentation.
• Set priorities for the team based on strengths and maximizing output; delegate and manage team bandwidth to achieve successful tasks and projects.
• Coordinate with leadership to ensure the machine shop’s focus correctly prioritizes projects that are the most impactful to Starlink success.
• Think creatively, question the status quo while following documentation and maintaining prescribed quality standards.

Skills

CNC machining

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Macro programming

NX CAM

PC-DMIS

Project management

Tools

Heidenhain controls

PC-DMIS

CMM

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.

The Starlink Precision Machining team machines and delivers single digit micron tolerance and difficult-to-source parts at production volumes. The 2nd shift Precision Machining Supervisor will drive a culture of quality while developing exceptional Machinists, Quality Specialists, and Technicians. As a technical leader, the Precision Machining Supervisor will meet customer rate demands, proactively identify and resolve production schedule issues, continuously develop and improve production processes, and inspire the team to achieve consistent machining excellence

SUPERVISOR, PRECISION MACHINING - 2ND SHIFT

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage a team of Technicians, Quality Specialists, and Machinists
• Provide technical guidance and unblock challenging machining issues
• Meet demand requirements to our customers, forecast potential capacity deficiencies, and remove quality/production blockers as they appear
• Manage and optimize machine/labor configuration to meet customer demand
• Regularly drive improvements with operations to improve manufacturability, cycle times, cost, and quality
• Manage schedules, timecards, and direct report performance
• Ensure all processes have accessible and correct documentation
• Set priorities for the team based on strengths and maximizing output; delegate and manage team bandwidth to achieve successful tasks and projects
• Coordinate with leadership to ensure the machine shop’s focus correctly prioritizes projects that are the most impactful to Starlink success
• Think creatively, question the status quo while following documentation and maintaining prescribed quality standards

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of CNC machining experience
• 1+ year of leadership experience in a machine shop setting
• Experience troubleshooting machined components

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of leadership experience in a machine shop setting
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting single-digit micron parts
• Advanced macro programming experience
• Experience with Heidenhain controls
• Ability to travel to vendors and assist with solving high-level machining problems
• Programming experience with NX or other similar CAM software
• Precision inspection experience including CMM using PC-DMIS software and hand tools such as micrometers, calipers, profilometers, and interferometers
• Experience with interdisciplinary project management

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed. Estimated 2nd shift time: 4:00PM to 2:30AM
• Travel to vendor sites may be required
• Travel to launch and test sites may be required

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range: $115,000.00 - $160,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the 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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affiantive Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].