Supervisor • Lead

Who you are

You have experience in machining and a strong background in supervising teams — you understand the intricacies of managing personnel and driving production schedules. Your leadership style emphasizes safety, quality, and efficiency, ensuring that your team meets the demands of a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You are skilled in tracking metrics and collaborating with engineering teams to optimize production processes. Your ability to mentor and develop machinists and technicians is key to fostering a high-performing team.

What you'll do

As the Supervisor of Machining for Starship Components, you will guide a team of machinists and deburr technicians through daily work assignments, focusing on personnel development and providing frequent feedback. You will be responsible for recruiting, mentoring, and leading a team of up to 25 machinists and technicians. Your role will involve tracking shop floor metrics and partnering with engineering to maximize delivery rates through high machine utilization and low cycle times. You will set and maintain a tight production schedule to meet downstream valve assembly demands, ensuring efficient workload distribution among your team. Regular assessments of equipment and tooling health will be part of your responsibilities, as will ensuring employee safety through training and proper use of personal protective equipment.

What we offer

At SpaceX, you will be part of a mission-driven company focused on enabling human life on Mars. You will work in a world-class machine shop environment, contributing to the development of technologies that push the boundaries of space exploration. We offer competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic and innovative team.