Supervisor,Development Machining Job Northern Kentucky USA,Manufacturing / Production

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, DEVELOPMENT MACHINING

The Development Machining Supervisor will lead a highly experienced team of CNC specialists and machinists to develop and implement process improvements and facilitate quick turn single digit micron tolerance machined hardware. This role requires a high level of machining aptitude: the judgment to diagnose hard process problems, set a standard for first-article quality, and develop machinists who can do the same.

The supervisor will run the department across 1st and 2nd shift, accelerate new product introduction, and drive yield, cycle time, cost, and floor-space improvements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead and develop a team of machining specialists, machining technicians, and quality specialists across 1st and 2nd shift
Set a high bar for machining aptitude on the floor: first-article discipline, process troubleshooting, and closing loops when parts or processes miss
Stand up and run dedicated development CNC machines, CMM, and supporting processes so production CNC machines stay on rate work
Deliver new product introduction, process development, and engineering test hardware on schedule
Drive yield, cycle time, cost, and floor-space improvements and transfer proven processes into production
Own development cell capacity, labor, and equipment configuration; forecast bottlenecks and remove blockers
Manage schedules, timecards, and direct report performance across both shifts
Ensure processes have accessible, correct documentation
Set priorities and manage bandwidth so the cell hits the most impactful work
Coordinate with machining leadership, engineering, and quality so manufacturing constraints inform design earlier
Think creatively and question the status quo while following documentation and maintaining prescribed quality standards
Implement machine maintenance schedules and spares so development CNC machines stay up
Support vendor machining when it unblocks development or process transfer

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

5+ years of CNC machining experience
Demonstrated high-level machining aptitude, including diagnosing and solving difficult machining and process problems
1+ year of experience leading machinists, technicians, or a shop floor team

PREFERRED

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

5+ years leadership experience in a machine shop setting
Experience in a development, NPI, prototype, or process-improvement environment
Demonstrated experience machining or troubleshooting single digit micron parts
Advanced CNC programming experience, including macros
CAM experience (NX or similar)
Precision inspection experience (CMM and/or hand tools such as micrometers, calipers, and profilometers)
Experience with Heidenhain, Fanuc, or similar CNC controls
Experience with waveguide, RF, or similarly process-sensitive hardware
Ability to travel to vendors and assist with solving high-level machining problems
Experience with interdisciplinary project management

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Travel to vendor sites may be required
Travel to launch and test sites may be required
Willingness to support 1st and 2nd shift as the development cell stands up

SUPERVISOR, DEVELOPMENT MACHINING

Supervisor, Development Machining