The opportunity
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.
What you'll do
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
What they're looking for
- 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