Supervisor, Precision Machining (Starlink) - 2nd Shift
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 5+ years of CNC machining experience
- 1+ year of leadership experience in a machine shop setting
- Experience with high-level troubleshooting for machined components
Nice To Haves
- 5+ years 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
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
Benefits
- 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, stock options, 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.
- Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
