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Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.\nSUPERVISOR, DEVELOPMENT MACHINING \nThe Development Machining Supervisor will lead a highly experienced team of CNC specialists and machinists to develop and implement process improvements and facilitate quick turn single digit micron tolerance machined hardware. This role requires a high level of machining aptitude: the judgment to diagnose hard process problems, set a standard for first-article quality, and develop machinists who can do the same. The supervisor will run the department across 1st and 2nd shift, accelerate new product introduction, and drive yield, cycle time, cost, and floor-space improvements. \nRESPONSIBILITIES: \nLead and develop a team of machining specialists, machining technicians, and quality specialists across 1st and 2nd shift \nSet a high bar for machining aptitude on the floor: first-article discipline, process troubleshooting, and closing loops when parts or processes miss \nStand up and run dedicated development CNC machines, CMM, and supporting processes so production CNC machines stay on rate work \nDeliver new product introduction, process development, and engineering test hardware on schedule \nDrive yield, cycle time, cost, and floor-space improvements and transfer proven processes into production \nOwn development cell capacity, labor, and equipment configuration; forecast bottlenecks and remove blockers \nManage schedules, timecards, and direct report performance across both shifts \nEnsure processes have accessible, correct documentation \nSet priorities and manage bandwidth so the cell hits the most impactful work \nCoordinate with machining leadership, engineering, and quality so manufacturing constraints inform design earlier \nThink creatively and question the status quo while following documentation and maintaining prescribed quality standards \nImplement machine maintenance schedules and spares so development CNC machines stay up \nSupport vendor machining when it unblocks development or process transfer \nBASIC QUALIFICATIONS: \n5+ years of CNC machining experience \nDemonstrated high-level machining aptitude, including diagnosing and solving difficult machining and process problems \n1+ year of experience leading machinists, technicians, or a shop floor team \nPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: \n5+ years leadership experience in a machine shop setting \nExperience in a development, NPI, prototype, or process-improvement environment \nDemonstrated experience machining or troubleshooting single digit micron parts \nAdvanced CNC programming experience, including macros \nCAM experience (NX or similar) \nPrecision inspection experience (CMM and/or hand tools such as micrometers, calipers, and profilometers) \nExperience with Heidenhain, Fanuc, or similar CNC controls \nExperience with waveguide, RF, or similarly process-sensitive hardware \nAbility to travel to vendors and assist with solving high-level machining problems \nExperience with interdisciplinary project management \nADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: \nTravel to vendor sites may be required \nTravel to launch and test sites may be required \nWillingness to support 1st and 2nd shift as the development cell stands up \nCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:\nPay Range:\n$115,000.00 - $160,000.00\nYour actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.\nBase salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. 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