We are partnering with a precision manufacturer supporting aerospace, defense, medical device, and other mission-critical industries to identify an experienced Machine Shop Manager.
This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing daily machine shop operations while driving safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement across a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.
The ideal candidate is an experienced machine shop leader who has grown through the machining ranks, understands complex manufacturing at a technical level, and enjoys building high-performing teams while solving difficult production challenges.
Responsibilities:
- Help lead day-to-day machine shop floor operations across machining, programming, quality, and production teams.
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Develop, coach, and mentor machinists, programmers, and manufacturing personnel while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
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Drive safety, quality, productivity, on-time delivery, and operational performance throughout the facility.
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Partner with manufacturing engineering and programming teams to support new product introductions, process development, first articles, and production launches.
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Remove production bottlenecks by troubleshooting machining, tooling, fixturing, programming, and quality challenges.
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Support automation initiatives including robotic cells, pallet systems, probing technology, and lights-out manufacturing.
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Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards, inspection requirements, and customer expectations.
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Establish standardized manufacturing processes that improve repeatability, efficiency, and quality.
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Track operational metrics and lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on scrap reduction, cycle time improvements, and overall equipment effectiveness.
Requirements
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15+ years of CNC machining experience with progression into manufacturing leadership.
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Previous experience managing a precision machine shop, production department, or manufacturing operation.
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Strong background in high-mix, low-volume aerospace, defense, medical device, or other precision manufacturing environments.
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Extensive knowledge of 5-axis machining, process development, setup optimization, and production operations.
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Experience leading machinists, programmers, manufacturing engineers, inspectors, and production personnel.
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Strong understanding of GD&T, blueprint interpretation, tooling, fixturing, workholding, probing, offsets, and machining strategy.
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Experience with automation, robotic integration, pallet systems, or lights-out manufacturing preferred.
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Proven ability to improve operational performance through process optimization, coaching, and continuous improvement.
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Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
Benefits
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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Company-paid life insurance
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401(k) with company match
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Paid time off and holidays
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Ongoing technical training and career advancement
