SpaceX · 2 months ago
Supervisor, Machining (Starship Components) - 2nd Shift
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $135K/yr
4+ years expSpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Supervisor of Starship Machining will lead a team of machinists and technicians to establish a world-class machine shop, ensuring high safety and quality standards while managing production schedules to meet increasing launch rates.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Supervise a team of machinists and technicians through daily work assignments, personnel development, and frequent feedback. Responsible for recruiting, mentoring, leading, training and supervising up to 25 machinists and technicians
Track shop floor metrics and partner with engineering to maximize delivery rate through high machine utilization, low cycle time, high yield, and lights-out manufacturing
Set and maintain a tight production schedule to meet downstream valve assembly demand and efficiently distribute workload to the team
Ensure employee safety through regular assessments of equipment/tooling health, training, PPE use, and implementation of engineering solutions to mitigate risks. Prioritize personnel safety above all else, halting production when necessary
Support the commissioning of CNCs and cleaning equipment in a new shop. Transition parts and programs from prove-out to high-volume production
Drive shop floor culture of continuous improvement and maintain 5S protocols. Manage tooling inventory, cost, and storage
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
4+ years of experience in a manufacturing role
Must be able to work 2nd shift: Monday-Friday 2:30PM-11:00PM
Preferred
5+ years of experience in the role of a CNC machinist
3+ years of experience in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment
Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with engineering and production teams at all levels of the business
Experience troubleshooting manufacturing operations, especially machining processes
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
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Leadership Team
Bret Johnsen
CFO
Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
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