Supervisor, Precision Machining - 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. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SUPERVISOR, PRECISION MACHINING - 2ND SHIFT The Starlink Precision Machining team machines and delivers single digit micron tolerance and difficult-to-source parts at production volumes. The 2nd shift Precision Machining Supervisor will drive a culture of quality while developing exceptional Machinists, Quality Specialists, and Technicians. As a technical leader, the Precision Machining Supervisor will meet customer rate demands, proactively identify and resolve production schedule issues, continuously develop and improve production processes, and inspire the team to achieve consistent machining excellence  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