Machine Shop Manager

The Machine Shop Manager leads Gatan’s internal Machine Shop, which produces highly engineered, low-volume, high-mix precision components for scientific instrumentation. This role oversees machining operations, prototyping, tooling, process development, scheduling, quality, safety, equipment maintenance, facilities support, and team leadership. This leader drives operational excellence, on-time delivery, quality performance, team capability, and long-term planning for manufacturing technology, capacity, automation, and capital investment. The role partners closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, and Service to support new product development, continuous improvement, and business growth. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Leadership and Team Development Lead, coach, and manage machinists, programmers, inspectors, and support personnel. Build a culture of accountability, safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Recruit, develop, and retain skilled machining talent. Establish training and succession plans to strengthen long-term capability. Operations Management Manage daily operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity goals. Set production priorities and schedules to meet customer and manufacturing commitments. Improve workflow, machine utilization, setup time, and throughput. Track and improve KPIs, including on-time delivery, schedule attainment, productivity, equipment utilization, first-pass yield, scrap, rework, and labor efficiency. Quality and Compliance Ensure machined components meet engineering specifications, quality standards, and inspection requirements. Maintain compliance with quality systems, manufacturing processes, calibration, and documentation requirements. Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues. Partner with Quality and Engineering to improve manufacturability and process capability. Continuous Improvement Lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives across the Machine Shop. Standardize best practices for CNC machining, setup reduction, tooling optimization, and process control. Use data to improve productivity, quality, cost, and waste reduction. Capital Equipment and Technology Strategy Develop and maintain a multi-year technology roadmap for the Machine Shop. Evaluate machining technologies, automation, and process improvements. Identify, justify, and execute capital projects. Manage machine tool selection, installation, commissioning, validation, and maintenance strategies. Financial Management Develop and manage departmental operating and capital budgets. Control spending and identify cost-reduction opportunities while maintaining quality and delivery performance. Support annual planning and strategic investment decisions. Ensure effective use of labor, materials, tooling, and equipment. Engineering and New Product Support Partner with Product Development and Manufacturing Engineering on prototypes and new product introductions. Advise on machining processes, tolerances, materials, and design for manufacturability. Support rapid prototyping, engineering development, and make-versus-buy decisions. Safety and Environmental Responsibility Ensure compliance with company safety policies, environmental requirements, and regulatory standards. Promote a zero-incident safety culture. Lead risk assessments and corrective actions for equipment and shop operations. Facility Management Oversee Warrendale facility maintenance, reliability, infrastructure, utilities, grounds, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, security, and site services. Execute maintenance programs and capital improvements that support a safe, efficient, professional workplace. Manage contractors, vendors, inspections, and EHS compliance for facility-related work. Qualifications Required Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Management, or related field; equivalent experience considered. 7+ years of machining leadership experience, including 3+ years managing CNC operations and technical personnel. Strong knowledge of CNC turning, milling, programming, fixturing, tooling, and inspection methods. Experience with ERP/MRP systems, manufacturing analytics, and low-volume, high-mix precision manufacturing. Proven success leading continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives. Strong financial, budget management, communication, leadership, and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-marking, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs. Preferred Experience with scientific instruments, semiconductor equipment, medical devices, aerospace, defense, or other precision engineered products. Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement certification. Familiarity with automated machining systems and Industry 4.0 technologies. Knowledge of GD&T, advanced metrology, and statistical process control. About The Business Unit Gatan is an AMETEK business unit and the world’s leading manufacturer of instrumentation and software for electron microscopy. Its technologies help scientists and researchers explore materials and biological structures at the nanoscale, enabling discoveries in semiconductors, advanced materials, life sciences, and energy research. Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Pleasanton, California, and with offices and service teams around the world, Gatan combines a long history of innovation with a collaborative, customer-focused culture. Its solutions are trusted by leading research institutions, universities, and technology companies to advance scientific breakthroughs and solve complex global challenges. For more information, visit and Compensation Employee Type: Salaried Currency: USD Salary Minimum: 110,000 Salary Maximum: 140,000 Incentive: No Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location. AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion. AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. 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