Supervisor, Precision Machining - 2nd Shift

SpaceX
Woodinville, WA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for experienced machine shop leaders who troubleshoot complex parts and optimize production processes, working in a 2nd shift role in the aerospace domain.

Best fit for

  • Experienced machine shop leaders with a background in single-digit micron part troubleshooting and process optimization
    — “machines and delivers single digit micron tolerance and difficult-to-source parts at production volumes”
  • Candidates with leadership experience in a machine shop and a track record of resolving production blockers
    — “1+ year of leadership experience in a machine shop setting”
  • Individuals who can manage interdisciplinary teams and prioritize high-impact projects for aerospace initiatives
    — “Coordinate with leadership to ensure the machine shop’s focus correctly prioritizes projects that are the most impactful to Starlink success”

Things to consider

  • Willingness to work extended hours and weekends is a necessary commitment for this role
    — “Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed”
  • This role requires on-site presence during non-traditional 2nd shift hours
    — “Estimated 2nd shift time: 4:00PM to 2:30AM”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with Heidenhain controls and precision inspection tools like CMM and interferometers
    — “Experience with Heidenhain controls”
  • Showcase leadership in resolving production bottlenecks and improving cycle times
    — “proactively identify and resolve production schedule issues”
  • Emphasize your ability to manage and optimize machine/labor configurations for high-volume output
    — “Manage and optimize machine/labor configuration to meet customer demand”
  • Demonstrate skills in advanced macro programming and CAM software such as NX
    — “Programming experience with NX or other similar CAM software”
  • Demonstrate experience with interdisciplinary project management and cross-functional team coordination
    — “Experience with interdisciplinary project management”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • Led and managed a team of Technicians, Quality Specialists, and Machinists
  • Met demand requirements to customers
Typical background
5+ years of CNC machining experience1+ year of leadership experience in a machine shop setting

Skills & requirements

Required

CNC MachiningLeadershipTechnical GuidanceProduction SchedulingQuality Control

Preferred

Heidenhain ControlsNX Or Similar CAM SoftwareCMM Using Pc-dmis SoftwareInterdisciplinary Project Management

Stack & domain

CNC MachiningTroubleshootingMacro ProgrammingNX Or Similar CAM SoftwarePrecision InspectionInterdisciplinary Project ManagementLeadershipProblem SolvingTeamworkCommunicationPrecision MachiningManufacturing

About the role

Original posting from SpaceX via Greenhouse

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. 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.

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 Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com. 

Source: SpaceX careers (Greenhouse)

Similar roles