SpaceX

Supervisor, Precision Machining - 2nd Shift

SpaceX$115K — $160K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of CNC machining experience
  • 1+ year of leadership experience in a machine shop setting
  • Experience troubleshooting machined components
  • Demonstrated experience troubleshooting single-digit micron parts
  • Advanced macro programming experience

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a team of Technicians, Quality Specialists, and Machinists
  • Provide technical guidance and troubleshoot challenging machining issues
  • Meet customer demand requirements and forecast potential capacity deficiencies
  • Optimize machine/labor configuration to fulfill demand
  • Drive operational improvements in manufacturability, cycle times, cost, and quality
  • Manage schedules, timecards, and team performance
  • Ensure all processes have accessible and correct documentation

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation and eligible for 10+ paid holidays
  • Paid sick leave in accordance with Company policy
Full Job Description
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. 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

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.

About SpaceX

SpaceX is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk. The company designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. SpaceX has developed the Falcon 1, Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Dragon spacecraft. The company was founded with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX has achieved several milestones in spaceflight, including the first privately-funded liquid-propellant rocket to reach orbit, the first privately-funded company to send a spacecraft to the International Space Station, and the first privately-funded company to send a human-rated spacecraft to orbit.
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