Aerospace Machine Shop Lead - Hands-On & Fast-Paced

Astro Mechanica CORP.; San Francisco (CA); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Stock options

Paid time off and holidays

In-office collaboration culture

Résumé du poste

Astro Mechanica in San Francisco is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Leader to run our in-house machine shop, supporting propulsion, airframe, and test hardware development. You will lead machinists, programmers, and technicians while maintaining a strong hands-on presence on the floor.

We value a track record in high-mix, low-volume aerospace prototyping, with solid CNC and inspection knowledge. This role emphasizes safe, precise, and timely delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing and prototyping, particularly within aerospace, defense, or similarly complex, precision-driven industries.
• Strong knowledge of CNC and manual machining processes, materials (aluminum, steel, titanium, superalloys), and aerospace tolerances
• Proven ability to lead teams, prioritize work, and deliver high-quality parts on aggressive schedules
• Comfort working directly from engineering drawings, CAD models, and evolving designs
• Familiarity with inspection practices, GD&T, and quality standards relevant to flight and test hardware
• Thoughtful management skills and the ability to lead a growing technical team.

Responsabilités

• Own day-to-day operations of Astro Mechanica’s in-house machine shop, supporting propulsion, airframe, and test hardware development
• Lead, schedule, and develop machinists, CNC programmers and technicians while maintaining a hands‑on presence on the floor
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of machinists, fabricators, and technicians to meet production goals.
• Oversee the setup, operation, and maintenance of CNC milling machines, CNC lathes, and other machining equipment

Connaissances

Machining leadership

CNC knowledge

GD&T experience

Team building

Engineering drawings interpretation

Outils

CNC milling machines

CNC lathes

Inspection equipment

Description du poste

Astro Mechanica in San Francisco is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Leader to run our in-house machine shop, supporting propulsion, airframe, and test hardware development. You will lead machinists, programmers, and technicians while maintaining a strong hands-on presence on the floor.

We value a track record in high-mix, low-volume aerospace prototyping, with solid CNC and inspection knowledge. This role emphasizes safe, precise, and timely delivery in a fast-paced environment.