General Manager (Aerospace and Defense CNC Manufacturing)

Job Title: General Manager – Multi-Site CNC Gantry Machining (Aerospace & Defense)

Location: Garden Grove, CA & Walnut, CA

About Us

We are a premier aerospace and defense manufacturer, trusted for delivering precision, quality, and reliability in mission-critical programs. Our facilities specialize in large-format CNC gantry machining of hard metals, including titanium and other superalloys, supporting elite aerospace and defense customers worldwide.

Position Overview

The General Manager will provide full executive leadership of our Garden Grove and Walnut, CA facilities, overseeing full P&L responsibility. This individual will bring a mature, professional, and commanding executive presence, with deep knowledge of CNC machining of hard metals and experience leading high-performance operations in a regulated aerospace/defense environment.

The GM will be accountable for operational excellence, financial performance, customer satisfaction, and cultural leadership across both sites, ensuring compliance with AS9100 and ISO9001 standards while driving growth and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead overall site operations across both facilities with full P&L accountability in annual revenue.

• Drive strategic and operational excellence in large CNC gantry machining of titanium, Inconel, stainless steels, and other hard metals.

• Ensure compliance with AS9100 and ISO9001 standards; lead audits, certifications, and regulatory initiatives.

• Represent the company with aerospace and defense customers, suppliers, and stakeholders with a polished, executive presence.

• Build, lead, and mentor a strong leadership team; establish accountability and develop a performance-driven culture.

• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Program Management to deliver on complex customer programs.

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, capital investments, and cost optimization to maximize profitability and growth.

• Maintain and expand customer relationships, serving as the executive face of the organization.

• Ensure operational metrics and KPIs meet or exceed safety, quality, delivery, and financial performance targets.

• Drive innovation in advanced machining technologies, process improvement, and lean manufacturing practices.

Qualifications

• 15 years of progressive leadership experience in aerospace/defense manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a General Manager, Plant Manager, or Executive Operations leadership role with full P&L ownership.

• Extensive expertise in CNC machining of hard metals (titanium, Inconel, stainless steel, etc.), with large-format gantry machine experience strongly preferred.

• Strong financial acumen with a track record of managing P&L.

• Executive-level presence with strong communication and customer-facing skills.

• Proven ability to lead multi-site operations with a culture of precision, professionalism, and accountability.

• In-depth knowledge of AS9100 and ISO9001 standards and audit processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related discipline required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

What We Offer

• Executive-level leadership of two elite aerospace and defense manufacturing facilities.

• Competitive compensation, performance bonus, and executive benefits package.

• Opportunity to shape strategy and drive growth in a high-visibility, mission-critical role.

• A culture of innovation, precision, and excellence in service of aerospace and defense leaders.