Machine Shop Manager

The role

The Machine Shop Manager will run day-to-day machining, fabrication, and CNC production. This role involves managing machinists, machine operators, fabricators, and CNC programmers to translate production schedules into completed parts.

What you will do

• Manage daily machine shop operations across machining, fabrication, and CNC production.
• Directly oversee Machinists, Machine Operators, Fabricators, and CNC Programmers.
• Drive machine utilization/OEE, on-time schedule completion, and scrap and rework reduction.
• Partner with Automation & Controls on changeovers and with Quality on inspection handoffs.
• Hold machine utilization, quality, and safety standards on the shop floor.
• Jump on a machine to keep production moving in rare instances.

Required qualifications

• Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc).
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals.
• Ability to perform trade studies and make clear recommendations using first principles and engineering fundamentals even with partial information.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 7+ years in a CNC machine shop environment, including direct supervision of machinists, operators, and fabricators.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Nice to have

• Technical degree or trade certification in machining/manufacturing
• Experience in a fast-paced engineering or highly technical environment
• Hands-on CNC machining or fabrication experience
• Experience with MES, ERP, or CMMS systems
• Direct experience standing up or scaling a new or growing machine shop
• Working knowledge of OEE, changeover reduction, and shop floor scheduling practices
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (aerospace, defense, or nuclear)

Benefits

• Stock options
• Medical coverage
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan

About the company

General Matter is enriching uranium in America to design, build, and operate low-cost enrichment services. The company is mission-driven with a culture of urgency, accountability, and transparency.