CNC Programming Manager

In this role, you’ll lead a hands-on programming team responsible for supporting production targets, quality, safety and manufacturing efficiency, developing and verifying complex machining programs and coordinating tooling and changeovers. This position is part of a space and launch business delivering launch vehicle subsystems, propulsion systems, aerodynamic and interstage systems, and payload protection and deployment solutions engineered for extreme environments.

Eleven Recruiting is searching for a CNC Programming Manager for a leading aerospace and defense manufacturer in the greater Los Angeles area. In this role, you’ll lead a hands-on programming team responsible for supporting production targets, quality, safety and manufacturing efficiency, developing and verifying complex machining programs and coordinating tooling and changeovers.
  The Role
This position is part of a space and launch business delivering launch vehicle subsystems, propulsion systems, aerodynamic and interstage systems, and payload protection and deployment solutions engineered for extreme environments. You’ll work closely with research and development and production planning to strengthen machining operations and develop team capability.
  Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the CNC programming team to meet production targets, maintain quality standards and support safe operations.
• Develop programs for three-axis and five-axis computer numerical control (CNC) machines and turning equipment, and verify programs using Vericut.
• Oversee machining operations involving mills, flatbed CNC machines, turning centers, Swiss turning lathes and related tooling.
• Develop manual programs and transition applicable work to computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) programming in CATIA.
• Collaborate with R&D and production planning to improve efficiency, reduce waste, coordinate changeovers and increase equipment flexibility.
• Manage tooling requirements, material handling, offcut organization, workflow and related inventory activities.
• Implement quality-control measures and verify product specifications using precision measuring instruments.
• Coordinate training in equipment operation, safety procedures, quality standards and manufacturing processes.
• Conduct performance evaluations and one-on-one meetings, coach associates, and address policy adherence and disciplinary matters when needed.
• Troubleshoot programming and equipment issues, implement solutions, and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in machine shop, metal fabrication, aerospace manufacturing or a related field.
• Five or more years of CNC machining-center experience in a job-shop production environment.
• Certification in CNC machining or five or more years of CNC machining experience.
• Proven supervisory experience in a factory or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with multi-axis machining, including four-axis and five-axis machining, sub-spindles and lathe live tooling.
• Experience with tight-tolerance machining and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Proficiency in G-code and CATIA CAM programming software.
• Experience with EPICOR.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments, including calipers, gauges and indicators, and manufacturing hand tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively, collaborate across organizational levels, troubleshoot equipment issues and respond to changing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience machining composite materials, small and large parts, and assemblies.

Salary: $135,000 - $150,000

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