Aerospace CNC Cell Leader — Lean & Safety Focus

C/A Design Inc.; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

PTO and sick time

Paid parental leave

401(k) with employer matching

Education reimbursement

Job summary

C/A Design, Inc. is a Heico family company specializing in precision brazing and high‑quality cooling solutions in Exeter, NH. We seek a manufacturing leader to drive on-time delivery, optimize labor and machines, and maintain safety and quality across the shop floor.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing leadership, CNC knowledge, and ERP experience; a science degree is preferred. Benefits include a climate-controlled facility, PTO, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's or Associate degree in a science field preferred.
• Knowledge of CNC programming and machinery; familiarity with brazing technologies is a plus.
• Supervisory experience with direct labor is required.
• Proven track record of cost reductions, efficiency gains, and waste elimination via Lean and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-time delivery of machined parts and post-brazed assemblies.
• Maximize labor and machine utilization through scheduling and planning.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and 5S standards; manage payroll and scheduling.
• Monitor job progress across departments and communicate issues for resolution.
• Lead lean daily management initiatives and mentor staff for performance improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

CNC programming

LEAN

ERP systems

MS Office

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors or Associates in science (preferred)

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Infor

ECI Jobboss / E2

Job description

C/A Design, Inc. is a Heico family company specializing in precision brazing and high‑quality cooling solutions in Exeter, NH. We seek a manufacturing leader to drive on-time delivery, optimize labor and machines, and maintain safety and quality across the shop floor.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing leadership, CNC knowledge, and ERP experience; a science degree is preferred. Benefits include a climate-controlled facility, PTO, and 401(k) matching.