Machine Shop Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job ID: 6337

Summary

This position will be responsible for overseeing daily machine shop operations, CNC programming, production scheduling, and personnel to ensure high quality, on time delivery while maintaining efficiency, safety, and compliance standards.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Other tasks and duties may be required as directed.

Manage day-to-day machine shop operations, ensuring effective utilization of personnel, equipment, and manufacturing facilities.

Lead, train, and supervise shop leads, CNC programmers, setup personnel, and operators; conduct hiring, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions in accordance with company policy.

Coordinate with the planning team to establish and maintain realistic production schedules based on shop capacity, routing standards, and workload.

Oversee CNC programming activities using ESPRIT and/or Mastercam, including code development, testing, revision control, backups, and software management.

Review blueprints, solid models, and RFQs to develop efficient manufacturing processes and ensure manufacturability of new and recurring parts.

Troubleshoot machining, tooling, setup, and programming issues to maintain production flow and minimize downtime.

Oversee tool presetting, tooling selection, and process optimization to maximize machine utilization and repeatability.

Ensure all work meets quality standards through adherence to established procedures, in-process inspections, and final inspections.

Ensure that machine shop personnel consistently meet or exceed deadlines while maintaining a high standard of quality.

Enforce requirements, safety regulations, and lean manufacturing practices to promote quality, efficiency, and workplace safety.

Interface daily with the company ERP system to monitor production, track labor, manage work orders, and report performance.

Monitor department budgets, expenses, preventive maintenance, and equipment repairs to ensure cost-effective operations.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support optimization of recurring jobs and production processes.

Collaborate closely with engineering, quality, and production teams to resolve technical challenges and meet customer requirements.

Participate in ongoing technical training to maintain current CNC programming and manufacturing knowledge.

Qualification Requirements

Education/Experience

Bachelors Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university;

Minimum 5 years of previous experience leading a machine shop with proven ability to manage a large team

Minimum 5 years of CNC program experience using ESPRIT/Mastercam

Minimum 5 years of experience programming Fanuc/Universal robots

Language Skills

Strong command of the English language, both written and spoken.

Strong command of both English and Spanish language, both written and spoken, preferred.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Skilled in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals.

Capable of addressing inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders.

Comfortable presenting information and responding to questions from managers, employees, and the public.

Math Skills

Proficient in applying mathematical concepts such as probability, statistics, geometry, and trigonometry.

Able to use fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions for practical applications.

Reasoning Skills

Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, analysis, and draw valid conclusions.

Must be capable to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions, such as, mathematical, and/or diagram form, and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer/ Office Skills

Microsoft Access

Good Understanding of ERP systems

Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Power Point, and Access

Advanced Blueprint Reading

Kaizen, PDSA, Continuous Improvement models

CQA/CQE certification (preferred)

Technical/Soft skills

Strong understanding of HAAS, OKUMA, DG MORI, Star machines

Proficiency in quality tools: Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 8D, FMEA, PPAP, APQP, and SPC

Experience with First Article Inspection (FAI) and supplier audits

Familiarity with GD&T, engineering drawings, and manufacturing processes

Strong understanding of corrective and preventive action (CAPA) system

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented with a proactive mindset

Ability to travel to supplier sites as needed

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands

Frequent activities: Sitting, typing, handling objects, talking/hearing, lifting/pushing/pulling up to 10lbs.

Occasional activities: Standing, walking, lifting/pushing/pulling up to 25lbs

Rare activities: Climbing/balancing, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50+lbs

Vision Requirements

Frequent: Close vision and computer monitor use

Occasional: Color vision and ability to adjust focus

Rare: Distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception

Work Environment

Frequent exposure: Quiet noise

Occasional exposure: Mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, toxic chemicals, moderate-to-loud noise levels

Rare exposure: High places, outdoor weather, electrical shock, vibration, very quiet noise and very loud noise

$114k - $136k