CNC Programming Supervisor
- $100,000 - $135,000
- Huntington Beach, CA
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.
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.
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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