CNC Programming Supervisor

CNC Programming Supervisor

$100000 - $135000 per year | Huntington Beach, CA | On-site | Permanent

A bit about us:

Our client is an established aerospace and defense manufacturer with nearly 50 years in the industry. They design and build mission-critical flight hardware, including propulsion, interstage, separation and payload systems, for more than 80 prime contractors across space and defense programs.

Why join us?

Lead the department. You’ll own the programming function, from setting priorities and building processes to developing your team.

Stay hands-on. You’ll keep programming complex multi-axis parts instead of being stuck behind a desk.

Build your team. You’ll have a direct hand in hiring and growing the programmers who work for you.

Hardware that matters. You’ll program parts for hypersonic and missile defense systems that have to perform in extreme environments.

Long-term stability. Defense programs have steady demand, at a company with nearly 50 years in the industry.

Job Details

CNC Programming Supervisor – Mastercam / Multi-Axis (Aerospace & Defense)

Location: Huntington Beach, CA (Onsite)

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 1st shift (confirm hours with client)

Pay: $100,000 - $135,000/yr, depending on experience

Employment Type: Full-time, Direct Hire

About the Company

Our client is an established aerospace and defense manufacturer with nearly 50 years in the industry. They design and build mission-critical flight hardware, including propulsion, interstage, separation and payload systems, for more than 80 prime contractors across space and defense programs.

About the Role

This is a working supervisor role. You’ll run the daily operations of the CNC programming department and still program and optimize machining processes yourself. You’ll work closely with Engineering, Production, Quality and the shop floor to deliver conforming hardware on time, keep programs traceable, and develop a strong programming team.

What You’ll Do

Lead daily operations of the CNC programming department, setting priorities, schedules and performance goals

Supervise, coach and develop CNC programmers and support staff, including hiring, training and performance reviews

Program CNC mills and lathes in Mastercam 2022 or later, verify toolpaths against drawing requirements, and design custom fixtures and soft jaws

Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, customer blueprints and specs for metal and composite parts

Develop, modify, transfer, load and archive verified programs to SOP to maintain full traceability

Partner with Engineering, Production and Quality to align schedules, verify first article dimensions and resolve nonconformances

Diagnose and resolve machine, tooling and production issues on the floor

Set and track productivity, quality and on-time delivery metrics, and drive continuous improvement with visual management tools

Lead machine sketch projects involving Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

What You Bring

10+ years of CNC programming and machining experience

Extensive Mastercam programming experience

Hands-on experience with multi-axis Haas CNC machines

Strong GD&T and blueprint reading skills

Working knowledge of AS9100 or an equivalent quality system

Proven experience supervising or mentoring machinists or programmers

Strong troubleshooting skills, shop math and knowledge of machining processes

Ability to read, speak and write English

Nice to Have

Prototype machining experience

Composite machining experience

Why Join Us?

Lead the department. You’ll own the programming function, from setting priorities and building processes to developing your team.

Stay hands-on. You’ll keep programming complex multi-axis parts instead of being stuck behind a desk.

Build your team. You’ll have a direct hand in hiring and growing the programmers who work for you.

Hardware that matters. You’ll program parts for hypersonic and missile defense systems that have to perform in extreme environments.

Long-term stability. Defense programs have steady demand, at a company with nearly 50 years in the industry.

Physical Requirements

On your feet and walking the floor for the full shift, with occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.

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