Supervisor, Precision Machining (Starlink) - 2nd Shift jobs in United States
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SpaceX · 1 day ago

Supervisor, Precision Machining (Starlink) - 2nd Shift

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. The 2nd shift Precision Machining Supervisor will drive a culture of quality while developing exceptional machinists, quality specialists, and technicians, ensuring production processes meet customer demands and quality standards.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
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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

Qualification

CNC machiningTroubleshootingLeadership experienceMacro programmingHeidenhain controlsNX programmingPrecision inspectionInterdisciplinary project management

Required

5+ years of CNC machining experience
1+ year of leadership experience in a machine shop setting
Experience with high-level troubleshooting for machined components

Preferred

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

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
5 days of sick leave per year

Company

SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$11.78B
Key Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
2025-12-12Secondary Market
2025-09-10Secondary Market
2025-08-13Secondary Market· $10M

Leadership Team

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Bret Johnsen
CFO
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Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
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