SUPERVISOR, MACHINING (STARSHIP COMPONENTS)

The Hawthorne Starship Machining team machines and delivers parts used in critical applications on Starship/Super Heavy - from regulators and solenoids to butterfly valves. The Supervisor of Starship Machining will guide a team of machinists and deburr technicians to build out a new world-class machine shop, own Starship low-cost high-precision valve parts, drive high safety and quality standards, grow machining expertise, generate creative solutions to overcome issues, and spearhead a production schedule to keep downstream valve assemblies fed at an increasing launch rate.

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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing role

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Supervisor, Machining (Starship Components): $105,000.00 - $135,000.00/per year

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, 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.