What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Machining position at Vitesse?
The following position is open: Director of Machining
Operating Requirements
Location: Jessup, MD
Travel: Up to 25%
About Us
Vitesse designs and manufactures high-performance antenna, thermal management, and power distribution systems that deliver the reliability that mission-critical communication demands, anywhere it must operate.
Are you ready to enable possible? We are ready to hear from you.
About the Role
Drive machining excellence and lead from the front. This role owns the end-to-end machining strategy while overseeing daily operations, elevating performance, and relentlessly pursuing continuous improvement. You’ll champion SQDC to ensure world-class quality and on-time delivery while building a culture of accountability and results. Leading a team of supervisors, managers, and skilled contributors, you’ll align people, processes, and technology to deliver measurable impact.
If you thrive on optimizing performance, developing high-performing teams, and turning strategy into execution, this is your opportunity to make a lasting mark.
What You’ll Do (Essential Job Functions):
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Lead and develop a high-performing machining organization
- Oversee high-precision machining operations
- Develop, guide, and deliver machining strategy, tooling, fixturing, and process optimization
- Develop, guide, and deliver CNC programming strategy
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Oversee and manage operations of machining production areas to ensure volume, cost, utilization, and quality standards are achieved.
- Development of labor to CNC ratio optimization
- Reduction of Machine stops
- Increased time between machine stops
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Lead and manage machining teams
- Routine management tasks
- Workforce coaching and development
- Resource management and workforce planning
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Leading machining philosophies to drive core competency of machining brazements such as:
- Dynamic milling
- Distortion Control
- Adaptive machining
- Coordinate machine maintenance, turnarounds, and downtime for efficiency.
- Monitor production metrics and create actionable improvements from data insights.
- Serve as subject matter expert for resolving escalated issues, defects, etc.
- Collaborates cross functional and with business leaders to develop, implement, and deliver safety, quality, delivery, cost, and efficiency/utilization programs.
- Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives that identify, control, and prevent defects
- Develop and implement lean manufacturing initiatives that improve efficiencies, including 5S tools and culture.
- Develop and execute capacity models to optimize spindle utilization, labor efficiency, and throughput.
- Lead shop floor scheduling strategy (shift models, staffing ratios, machine loading).
- Establish standardized work for programming, setup, tooling, and inspection.
- Drive process discipline across shifts to ensure repeatability and predictability.
- Other duties as assigned.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
What You’ll Bring (Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
- Active Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt
- 5-axis machining knowledge
- CMM inspection methodology knowledge
- Demonstrated experience scaling machining operations (growth, new programs, and/or facility expansion)
Don’t let a few missing additional knowledge, skills, and abilities hold you back. If this role inspires you, apply with confidence.
Your Experience (Minimum Qualifications):
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field. May be substituted by commensurate experience.
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Must have minimum 15 years of experience in high-precision aluminum machining.
- Must have exposure to AS9100 / aerospace and defense production
- Must have at least 5 years of experience in team management
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Must demonstrate competency in:
- Mastercam programming
- Root Cause Analysis
- CNC Machining
- GD&T and blueprint interpretation
- Manufacturing process flow
- Quality Management System requirements
- Lean Six Sigma and Lean Metrics (OEE, utilization, etc.)
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and provide appropriate documentation establishing identity and employment eligibility as required by applicable law.
- Must qualify as a “U.S.” Persons as defined in 22 CFR § 120.62 under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) in
- order to comply with applicable export control laws and regulations.
- Must be able to successfully complete a drug screening in accordance with the Company’s drug testing policy and applicable law.
- Must be able to successfully complete a criminal background check in accordance with the Company’s screening policy and applicable law.
What Awaits (Total Rewards):
- 3 weeks of vacation, 48 hours of paid safe and sick leave, and 10 paid company-observed holidays
- 401(k) employer match
- Company paid short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program
- Excellent health, dental, and vision options, including HSA and FSA options
- Worksite product options
- Continuing education reimbursement program
- Generous Team Member Referral Program
Pay range: $145,000-$200,000 salary annually based on qualifications and experience.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
The manufacturing facility may expose workers to loud noises, chemicals, and other occupational hazards; personal protective equipment is provided by The Company.
Physical Requirements:
Operating equipment or tools
Moving/traversing within the work area more than 50% of the day
Communicating (verbal/written) (frequently)
Repetitive motions (e.g. typing) (frequently)
Up to 50 lbs of lift, pull, and/or push force (occasionally)
Sensory Requirements: Detailed visual work required; Ability to distinguish sounds in noisy environments
Job Information:
This is a fulltime, permanent position. This position is eligible for the employer-sponsored benefits listed under "What Awaits." This position is considered exempt, ineligible for overtime pay (paid on a salary basis).
Vitesse Systems, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status. All decisions, including hiring, promotion, compensation, and terms of employment are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. Diversity Enables Possible.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources Department at careers@vitessesys.com or by calling Human Resources at (720) 698-1203.
Salary : $145,000 - $200,000