Supervisor, Machining (Starship Components)

SpaceX • Hawthorne, CA

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About The Position

The Supervisor of Starship Machining will lead a team of machinists and deburr technicians in building out a new machine shop and producing low-cost, high-precision valve parts for Starship and Super Heavy. The role is responsible for maintaining high safety and quality standards, developing machining expertise, solving production challenges, and managing a production schedule that supports downstream valve assemblies as launch rates increase.

The supervisor will oversee daily assignments and personnel development for up to 25 machinists and technicians, coordinate with engineering to improve shop performance, and help commission CNC machines and cleaning equipment. The role also manages the transition of parts and programs from prove-out to high-volume production, promotes continuous improvement and 5S practices, and oversees tooling inventory, cost, and storage.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• At least 4 years of experience in a manufacturing role.
• Ability to work either first shift (5 a.m. start) or second shift (3 p.m. start), overtime, and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

• At least 5 years of experience as a CNC machinist.
• At least 3 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with engineering and production teams at all levels.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing operations, especially machining processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise machinists and technicians through daily work assignments, personnel development, and frequent feedback.
• Recruit, mentor, lead, train, and supervise up to 25 machinists and technicians.
• Track shop-floor metrics and partner with engineering to maximize delivery rate through machine utilization, cycle time, yield, and lights-out manufacturing.
• Set and maintain a production schedule that meets downstream valve assembly demand and distributes workload efficiently.
• Promote employee safety through equipment and tooling assessments, training, PPE use, and engineering solutions to mitigate risks; halt production when necessary.
• Support commissioning CNC machines and cleaning equipment in a new shop.
• Transition parts and programs from prove-out to high-volume production.
• Drive continuous improvement on the shop floor and maintain 5S protocols.
• Manage tooling inventory, cost, and storage.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards.
• Potential discretionary bonuses.
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Comprehensive medical coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Various discounts and perks.
• Up to 3 weeks of accrued paid vacation.
• 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Paid sick leave pursuant to company policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED