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Supervisor, Precision Machining - 2nd Shift

SpaceX· Starlink Satellite Machining
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Woodinville, WA$115k - $160kfull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

The 2nd shift Precision Machining Supervisor leads a team of technicians, quality specialists, and machinists to meet production demands with single-digit micron tolerance parts, driving quality improvements, and developing staff while adhering to SpaceX/Starlink standards.

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 while following documentation and maintaining prescribed quality standards

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of CNC machining experience
  • 1+ year of leadership experience in a machine shop setting
  • Experience troubleshooting machined components

Skills

Required:CNC machiningLeadership

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives (company stock or long-term cash awards)
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • short and long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • paid parental leave
  • paid vacation (3 weeks)
  • 10+ paid holidays per year
  • paid sick leave per company policy
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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