Principal CNC Machining Lead for Spacecraft Hardware

The Exploration Company

Bordeaux

On-site

EUR 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Exploration Company in Bordeaux is seeking a Principal Advanced Machining Engineer to lead and structure our CNC workshop in Bordeaux. You will transform design intent into robust manufacturing solutions while guiding a team of six CNC specialists.

Based at our Bordeaux site, you will coordinate activities across milling, turning, 5-axis machining and Wire EDM, ensuring first-time-right quality and optimal machine utilization for Nyx and future space programs.

Qualifications

Experience in manufacturing engineering, industrialisation or advanced CNC machining.
Experience leading a technical team and managing workshop priorities.
Experience in aerospace or another high-precision environment.
Proficiency in English and French.

Responsibilities

Lead, support and develop the CNC workshop team.
Organise daily priorities, workload, machine allocation and production follow-up.
Drive shop-floor routines covering progress, blockers, safety, quality and delivery risks.
Act as the interface between Design, Manufacturing Engineering, CNC programmers and machinists.
Contribute early to Design for Manufacturing activities including tolerances and machining sequences.
Coordinate machining activities across milling, turning, mill-turn, grinding and Wire EDM.