Supervisor, Precision Machining - 2nd Shift

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Woodinville, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, dental, vision insurance

3 weeks vacation + 10 holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

SpaceX in Washington state is seeking a Supervisor, Precision Machining for the 2nd shift. You will lead a team of Technicians, Quality Specialists, and Machinists, drive a culture of quality, and ensure on-time delivery of precision parts with single-digit micron tolerance.

As a technical leader, you will troubleshoot complex machining issues, optimize machine and labor configurations, develop processes, and mentor machinists to achieve consistent machining excellence.

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, forecast capacity, and remove blockers.
• Manage and optimize machine/labor configuration to meet customer demand.
• Drive improvements to manufacturability, cycle times, cost and quality.
• Manage schedules, timecards, and direct report performance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Troubleshooting machining

Machining supervision

Experience with extended hours

Tools

Heidenhain controls

NX CAM

PC-DMIS / CMM

Job description

Supervisor, Precision Machining - 2nd Shift

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.

SUPERVISOR, PRECISION MACHINING - 2ND SHIFT

The Starlink Precision Machining team machines and delivers single digit micron tolerance and difficult-to-source parts at production volumes. The2ndshiftPrecision Machining Supervisor will drive a culture of quality while developing exceptionalMachinists, Quality Specialists, and Technicians. As a technical leader, the Precision Machining Supervisor willmeet 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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage a team ofTechnicians,Quality Specialists,and Machinists
• Provide technical guidance and unblock challenging machining issues
• Meet demand requirementsto 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 withleadership 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 experiencein a machine shop setting
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting single-digit micron parts
• Advanced macro programming experience
• Experience withHeidenhaincontrols
• Ability to travel to vendors and assist with solving high-level machining problems
• Programming experience with NX orothersimilarCAMsoftware
• Precision inspection experience including CMM using PC-DMIS software and hand tools such as micrometers, calipers, profilometers, andinterferometers
• Experience with interdisciplinary project management

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage a team ofTechnicians,Quality Specialists,and Machinists
• Provide technical guidance and unblock challenging machining issues
• Meet demand requirementsto 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 withleadership 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 experiencein a machine shop setting
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting single-digit micron parts
• Advanced macro programming experience
• Experience withHeidenhaincontrols
• Ability to travel to vendors and assist with solving high-level machining problems
• Programming experience with NX orothersimilarCAMsoftware
• Precision inspection experience including CMM using PC-DMIS software and hand tools such as micrometers, calipers, profilometers, andinterferometers
• Experience with interdisciplinary project management

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed. Estimated 2 nd 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.

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