Aerospace CNC Production Supervisor, Close‑Tolerance Machining
Location: South Bend, IN 46628
Is this you?
- Do you thrive guiding CNC teams that deliver tight-tolerance work on short runs?
- Are you energized by mentoring operators, optimizing schedules, and solving tough machining problems?
- Do you want a clear path from Lead to Supervisor within your first 90 days if the fit is mutual?
Our mission
We manufacture small fuel control parts for the aerospace sector. Precision, safety, and reliability define everything we do—and we are scaling. Management is actively expanding production, has invested approximately $2,000,000 in new equipment over the last year, and has enhanced employee benefits to support the team.
How you’ll lead
- Oversee daily operations of the machining center to meet output and quality targets.
- Plan and adjust workloads to align with production schedules and customer deadlines.
- Ensure rigorous adherence to safety standards and company procedures.
- Inspect machinery, tooling, and fixtures to keep performance at its peak.
- Coach and train team members; cultivate a culture of continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with quality, engineering, and planning to simplify processes and raise productivity.
- Maintain precise production records and documentation.
- Tackle personnel and production issues with urgency and care.
What it takes
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical machining education preferred.
- 8+ years of CNC machining experience, ideally in milling; we can develop the right candidate into a supervisory role.
- Expert knowledge of machining methods, tooling, and equipment.
- Outstanding leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to read and apply technical drawings and specifications.
- Analytical problem-solver with exceptional attention to detail.
- Comfort with production-management software and digital tools.
- Availability for overtime up to 55 hours as needed; current workload averages 45–50 hours, with optional Saturday OT (about 5 hours) for hot jobs.
Your craft
- GD&T
- Troubleshooting Skills
- CNC Programming
- G-Code
- M-Code
- CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
- Advanced Inspection & Gauge Measurement
- Aerospace Manufacturing
- Machine Setups for Production Runs
- Manual Machining Skills
Machines you’ll command
- CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC) — Haas
- CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) — Mazak, Haas
Your first 90 days
Start as the Machining Center Lead. Demonstrate team leadership, production control, and quality excellence. If it’s a match for both sides after roughly 90 days, step into the Supervisor title and help drive the next phase of our growth.