Machine Shop Supervisor

Element has an opportunity for a Machine Shop Supervisor. The Working Machine Shop Supervisor is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing daily operations of the machine shop while actively participating in machining activities such as cutting, grinding, and CNC programming. This role balances floor-level execution with supervisory duties, ensuring quality, safety, efficiency, and on-time delivery of machined parts. The Supervisor is expected to lead by example, train and mentor team members, and continuously improve shop performance.

Salary: $33- $43/hr DOE

* Ensure all Element safety guidelines are adhered to
* Supervise staff of machinists responsible for machining composite test specimens
* Effectively prioritize work load and use of available resources within time constraints
* Ensure that training files files are properly documented
* Coordinate and perform PMI (Preventive Maintenance Inspection) of machine shop equipment as required
* Provide formal training and on the job training to staff. Support hiring, onboarding, and training of new technicians.
* Coach and develop machine shop team. Performing periodic and annual performance evaluations
* Identify process inefficiencies and participate in continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., reducing downtime, improving OTD, increasing throughput).
* Must be able to provide the following functions:
o Perform manual machining, cutting, and surface grinding as needed to support production.
o Work with adhesives to bond test specimens to adherends
o Set up, operate, and program CNC machines (mill and lathe) for precision machining jobs as needed.
* Perform other duties as assigned

* Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
* High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree preferred.
* Minimum 5 years of experience in a machining or manufacturing environment.
* At least 2 years in a supervisory or team lead role.
* Strong knowledge of machining operations, tooling, blueprint reading, and quality standards.
* Effective leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to lead by example.
* Familiarity with safety regulations, TPM practices, and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) is a plus. Ability to interface with clients, win new work and determine their requirements; helps review quotations for new work
* Ability to lift <50 lbs. and stand on feet for long periods of time.
* Composite machining preferred
* CNC programming experience preferred

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner".

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.