Supervisor, Raptor Machining Operations - 2nd shift
at SpaceX
Hawthorne, CA, United States
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, RAPTOR MACHINING OPERATIONS - 2ND SHIFT
The Machine Shop Supervisor is responsible for all machining processes within the shop. This candidate will be tasked with ensuring all areas of production are meeting corporate goals. Key components of this position will be reporting to machine shop management, troubleshooting production issues, working with machining technicians, manufacturing engineers and quality engineers to identify and execute process improvements and automating repetitive manual tasks. Strong emotional intelligence that can drive change and hold teams accountable is a key for success in this role.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure all work is completed on time and to specification
Responsible for mentoring, leading and supervising up to 30 employees
Supervise the production flow within the machine shop, ensuring safety and the efficiency of entire shop floor
Work with shop floor, manufacturing engineers, and quality teams to resolve reoccurring nonconformance issues
Review work instructions with planners to ensure shop floor technicians have accurate and complete instructions and if necessary recommendation changes
Meet tight and moving production schedules
Manage cutting tool inventory, monitor tooling costs, and work with the machining teams to provide overall departmental cost reductions
Drive shop floor culture, enforce systems and corporate policies
Drive shop floor metrics improvements
Monitor labor hours and overtime, approve time cards and assist in the implementation of time management and improvement plan
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
3+ years of experience in a manufacturing role
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field
5+ years of experience in the role of a CNC machinist
3+ years of experience in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment
Lean Six-Sigma Green Belt, experience in lean implementation
Experience troubleshooting manufacturing operations, especially machining processes
Experience converting labor intensive processes into lights out scenarios
Experience supervising up to 30 machinists/technicians along with 30+ machines, simultaneously
Experience leading machinists and/or technicians to work with support teams on processes development and continuous improvements efforts
Experience developing teams within a machining cell to create a ratio of one) machining tech to operate three or four machines
Ability to read and interpret blue prints and engineering drawings
Well versed in GD&T and inspection procedures and processes
Experience working with production metrics
Experience in evaluating teams and generating mid-term and annual reviews and presenting to lead persons and technicians
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be capable of lifting up to 25 lbs.
This is a 2nd shift role starting at around 3:30 PM, but must be available for all shifts, extended hours and weekends as needed
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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.
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