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CNC Machining Manager
Rock West Composites
San Diego, USA
Full-time
Manager · 7+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 1 weeks ago
Role Overview
The CNC Machine Shop Manager is responsible for the overall execution of CNC department production, including scheduling, capacity planning, work prioritization, staffing, tooling, inventory, and workflow.
This role leads CNC personnel and coordinates closely with Production Planning, Engineering, Quality, Program Management, and other manufacturing teams to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to schedule.
The Manager monitors department performance, resolves production constraints, develops employees, and drives continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, equipment utilization, and on-time delivery.
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Experience
- 7+ years of CNC machining or precision manufacturing experience, including 3+ years in a supervisory or management role.
- Demonstrated experience managing daily machine shop production, including scheduling, work assignments, capacity, priorities, and production flow.
- Experience leading CNC machinists, operators, programmers, or similar skilled manufacturing teams.
- Aerospace, defense, space, or other high-precision manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of CNC machining operations, setups, tooling, fixtures, cutting tools, feeds/speeds, and machining processes.
- Experience with multi-axis CNC equipment, including 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machining environments.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, work orders, and manufacturing documentation.
- Working knowledge of production planning, machine capacity, labor planning, tooling management, and manufacturing performance metrics.
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft Office, and manufacturing quality systems such as AS9100.
- Professional Skills
- Strong production leadership with the ability to organize people, equipment, and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to quickly address production constraints and changing priorities.
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Demonstrated ability to develop employees, establish accountability, and build a productive, safety- and quality-focused team.
- Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000 (based on experience and skillset)
- 100% Employer-Paid Medical & Dental
- 401(k) with 5% Match
- Employee Stock Option Program
- 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)
- Paid Holidays + Generous PTO
- $2,500 Tuition Reimbursement
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- Rock West Composites is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. EEO is the law. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. Certain positions require meeting the U.S. Person definition in 22 CFR 120.62.
- ITAR Requirement
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder) as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Rock West Composites will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. Rock West Composites will not seek an export authorization for this role. Rock West Composites maintains a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. Depending on state law and the nature of the position, candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to complete a drug screening. Rock West Composites may also conduct drug and alcohol testing based on reasonable suspicion, post-incident, or for safety-sensitive positions as permitted by law.
- Accommodation Notice
- If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 858-537-6260.
Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of CNC machining operations, setups, tooling, fixtures, cutting tools, feeds/speeds, and machining processes.
- Experience with multi-axis CNC equipment, including 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machining environments.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, work orders, and manufacturing documentation.
- Working knowledge of production planning, machine capacity, labor planning, tooling management, and manufacturing performance metrics.
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft Office, and manufacturing quality systems such as AS9100.
- Professional Skills
- Strong production leadership with the ability to organize people, equipment, and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to quickly address production constraints and changing priorities.
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Demonstrated ability to develop employees, establish accountability, and build a productive, safety- and quality-focused team.
- Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000 (based on experience and skillset)
- 100% Employer-Paid Medical & Dental
- Annual Bonus Program
- 401(k) with 5% Match
- Employee Stock Option Program
- 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)
- Paid Holidays + Generous PTO
- $2,500 Tuition Reimbursement
Preferred Qualifications
- Aerospace, defense, space, or other high-precision manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
- Annual Bonus Program
About Rock West Composites
Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing211 employeesFounded 2006
Employee-owned advanced composites manufacturer engineering, testing, and producing carbon-fiber products for aerospace, defense, space, and commercial customers.
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