🚀 Lead the Future of Aerospace Manufacturing – Director of Machining Operations
Are you ready to shape the future of spaceflight through next-generation manufacturing? One of the most exciting companies in the launch vehicle sector is seeking a Director of Machining Operations to drive the scale-up of their precision machining capabilities as they approach their first orbital launch.
This is your opportunity to join a team pushing the boundaries of additive manufacturing and aerospace innovation, working at the cutting edge of propulsion and vehicle hardware development.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Own all machining operations across engine and vehicle work centers
- Lead a multidisciplinary team of programmers, operators, engineers, and supervisors
- Drive operational excellence across cost, quality, throughput, and safety
- Develop long-term strategy: capital planning, shift structure, capacity scaling
- Champion advanced manufacturing tools (automation, digital work instructions, machine monitoring)
- Collaborate closely with design, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams
What We’re Looking For:
- 12+ years in machining/precision manufacturing, including 7+ years in leadership
- Deep expertise in multi-axis CNC machining and tight-tolerance aerospace components
- Proven experience scaling high-rate production in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of DFM, GD&T, tooling strategies, and machining aerospace-grade metals (Inconel, titanium, aluminum)
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
Nice to Have:
- Background in propulsion or launch vehicle component machining
- Experience with MES, tool life management, and predictive maintenance
- Familiarity with Six Sigma, lean, or automation strategies
📍 Location: United States – on-site required
💼 Compensation: Competitive, based on experience
Join a visionary company redefining how rockets are built and launched. Your leadership could help put humanity’s industrial base on Mars.
