Machine Shop Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Leads daily operations of machine shop personnel and equipment to support first-time quality and on-time delivery. • Coordinates machine schedules, work centers, and utilization goals to meet production requirements. • Oversees quality-related activities, including minimizing nonconformances and scrap rates. • Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work environment. • Manages tool inventory, replenishment, and tool performance reporting. • Provides training on methods, procedures, customer requirements, and quality system responsibilities. • Directs personnel performance, conduct, and evaluation. • Utilizes maintenance software to manage service and repair reporting for equipment. • Reports improvement opportunities and recommendations to management related to quality and delivery. • Supports program optimization, corrections, and machine troubleshooting and communicates updates to management and programming teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. • Adequate machine shop experience as determined by Karman Space and Defense. • Thorough understanding of machining equipment, setups, and practices. • Detail oriented, highly organized, and able to communicate effectively with internal customers, management, and staff. • Strong blueprint interpretation skills. • Ability to use inspection tools and generate production status reports. • Knowledge of basic Quality Management System (QMS) reporting and record keeping. • Machining background with knowledge of 3-axis to 5-axis machining and full rotary axis. • Troubleshooting knowledge of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) work centers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of multiple machine controls. • Understanding of proper cutting tools for different materials and toolpaths.

Physical Requirements

• Constant standing, walking, or sitting for at least 8 hours. • Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting, or carrying up to 50 lbs; minimum of 35 lbs. • Dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and office equipment. • Vision clarity at approximately 20 inches or less; corrective lenses may be worn. • Prolonged repetitive movement. • Frequent holding, grasping, and turning motions. • Occasional reaching overhead, at shoulder level, and below shoulder level. The essential functions of this position must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Special Mentions

Benefits Include

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance • 401(k) with company match • Paid time off • Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) • Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance • Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage • Tuition reimbursement
• This position requires U.S. person status under U.S. export control laws, including U.S. citizens and nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees.
• Karman Space and Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.