Director of CNC Milling Operations

Picture your week: you start with a floor walk, checking spindle uptime and safety readiness. You sync with programmers and machinists to lock in priorities, then open Work N/C to refine 3- and 5-axis toolpaths for critical jobs. By midday, youre removing bottlenecks, validating first article quality, and planning tooling inventory. You close the day reviewing performance, coaching your team, and mapping the next kaizen.

• Department leadership across CNC operators, programmers, and machinists to hit schedule, cost, and quality targets.
• Daily and weekly production planning to optimize workflow and meet customer deadlines.
• Creation and optimization of 3- and 5-axis milling programs using Work N/C for accuracy and throughput.
• Safety stewardship and enforcement of best practices across the milling area.
• Equipment uptime: preventative maintenance oversight and troubleshooting of CNC milling machines.
• In-process monitoring, root-cause problem solving, and corrective actions for continuous improvement.
• Tooling, material, and consumable inventory management for cost and availability.
• Performance reviews, on-the-job training, and skills development for all milling staff.
• Compliance with ISO and AS9100 standards and related documentation.
• Promotion of a continuous improvement culture that rewards ideas and innovation.

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 5 years in CNC milling with hands-on 3- and 5-axis expertise.
• 5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment with proven team results.
• Proficiency with Work N/C programming software.
• Deep understanding of milling principles, tooling selection, and materials.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with CMM systems and metrology techniques preferred.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and practices.
• Clear, confident communication skills in both written and verbal formats.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic setting and adapt to shifting priorities.