Machine Shop Supervisor (Aerospace)

TAT Technologies (“TAT”) is a fast-growing, profitable provider of aerospace thermal management, power and actuation products, and repair services. Established in 1969, TAT serves as a global partner to leading aerospace companies, delivering innovative solutions across commercial, defense, OEM, and MRO markets. With employees and operations in the U.S. and Israel, TAT is recognized for its flexibility, technical expertise, and commitment to customer success.

TAT Technologies' Tulsa site serves as the company's Center of Excellence for heat transfer manufacturing, MRO, and OEM solutions. Supporting commercial, regional, and military aircraft worldwide, the site delivers advanced thermal management solutions that enhance aircraft performance, improve reliability, and ensure operational and mission readiness.

We are seeking an experienced Machine Shop Supervisor to lead daily operations within our machine shop. This role is responsible for supervising machinists and shop personnel, ensuring production schedules are met, maintaining high quality standards, promoting a safe work environment, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong machining knowledge, excellent people management skills, and experience operating in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing and repair environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of machinists, CNC operators, manual machinists, saw/shear operators and shop support personnel.
• Design, fabricate and maintain in house tooling and fixtures.
• Assign work based on production priorities, employee skillsets, and customer delivery requirements.
• Monitor workflow, productivity, quality, and schedule attainment to ensure operational objectives are met.
• Train, mentor, and develop team members while promoting accountability and performance excellence.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, quality procedures, and aerospace industry requirements.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, specifications, and repair documentation.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Planning, Supply Chain, and Production teams to resolve manufacturing issues and improve efficiency.
• Support troubleshooting of machining processes, tooling challenges, equipment issues, and workflow bottlenecks.
• Monitor machine utilization, setup times, scrap rates, and labor efficiency metrics.
• Conduct performance evaluations, coaching discussions, and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Promote lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the department.
• Assist with capacity planning, scheduling, staffing, and overtime management.
• Ensure all equipment is properly maintained and operational.
• Participate in audits, corrective actions, root cause investigations, and process improvement activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of machine shop experience, preferably in aerospace, manufacturing, MRO, or precision machining environments.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies preferred.
• Knowledge of AS9100, ISO quality standards, and repair station requirements.
• Technical degree, machining certification, or journeyman-level machining background preferred.
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining operations, manual machining processes, tooling, and shop equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Experience with manufacturing quality systems and inspection requirements.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing software systems.