CNC Supervisor - Aerospace and Defense Industry!

Costello/April Design Inc; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Competitive 401(k) with employer match

Education reimbursement program

Job summary

C/A Design, Inc. in Exeter, NH is seeking a CNC Supervisor to oversee daily machining and finishing operations, drive Lean initiatives, and ensure on-time delivery of high-precision parts.

The role requires leadership of CNC machinists and finishing staff, and collaboration with Planning, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to deliver quality parts. You will lead daily management, monitor KPIs, and advance safety, quality, and efficiency in a lean manufacturing environment within Heico

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive manufacturing and/or engineering leadership experience.
• Previous supervisory experience with direct reports.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and structured problem-solving.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and improve production performance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily machining and finishing operations to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Coordinate production priorities, staffing, overtime, and material flow with Planning and support teams.
• Monitor job status, delivery commitments, labor efficiency, and machine utilization.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, manufacturing, and 5S standards.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to resolve production and equipment issues.
• Lead daily management meetings and track key performance metrics.
• Drive Lean initiatives, problem-solving, waste reduction, and continuous improvement.
• Supervise, coach, and develop CNC machinists, finishing technicians, and other assigned employees.
• Manage payroll approvals, employee time off, performance goals, and annual evaluations.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, employee engagement, and company values.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in a technical field or business administration

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics)

Job description

Posting Details

• Posted on October 30, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location Exeter, NH, USA

• On-site
• Production
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: MANUF013722

Description

C/A Design, Inc. is part of the Heico Companies, and in aggregate, Heico's businesses generate more than $3.2 billion in revenues. C/A Design is an Innovator and leader in the Brazing industry providing custom engineered cooling solutions while leveraging decades of cutting edge, industry leading, brazing experience. Our customers rely on us to deliver the complex parts they create. Protecting the Warfighter is our mission. Our new 120k sf state of the art facility in Exeter New Hampshire is fully operational and will raise the bar in high precision manufacturing - come and join us!

The CNC Supervisor oversees daily production activities and resources within the assigned manufacturing cell, including CNC machining and finishing operations. This role is responsible for meeting production schedules, ensuring on-time delivery of quality machined parts, maximizing labor and equipment efficiency, and maintaining safe and organized working conditions.

The CNC Supervisor drives daily management activities, monitors operational performance, and leads continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, quality, and workflow. This position also provides direct supervision, coaching, and development for employees while promoting teamwork, accountability, and adherence to company policies and procedures. The ideal candidate has progressive manufacturing leadership experience in a lean manufacturing environment, preferably within the aerospace and defense industry, and demonstrates a commitment to honesty, integrity, and good corporate citizenship.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Strives towards a culture of proactive safety.
• As a leader, build a culture of integrity and openness. Exemplify the highest standard of conduct and ethical behavior.
• Oversee daily machining and finishing operations to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Coordinate production priorities, staffing, overtime, and material flow with Planning and support teams.
• Monitor job status, delivery commitments, labor efficiency, and machine utilization.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, manufacturing, and 5S standards.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to resolve production and equipment issues.
• Lead daily management meetings and track key performance metrics.
• Drive Lean initiatives, problem-solving, waste reduction, and continuous improvement.
• Supervise, coach, and develop CNC machinists, finishing technicians, and other assigned employees.
• Manage payroll approvals, employee time off, performance goals, and annual evaluations.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, employee engagement, and company values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive manufacturing and/or engineering leadership experience.
• Previous supervisory experience with direct reports required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a technical field or business administration preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and structured problem-solving.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, delegate work, and improve production performance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with an ERP/MRP system, such as Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, SAP, Infor, or JobBOSS, highly desired.
• Knowledge of CNC machinery and programming is a plus.
• Understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5 is highly desired.
• Experience with AS9100 aerospace and defense manufacturing is highly desired.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and employee development.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Additional 40 hours of Sick Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Competitive 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
• Education reimbursement program for professional development
• Climate-controlled facility
• Subsidized vending and on-site break areas
• Complimentary coffee and refreshments
• Clean, modern work environment with advanced equipment and technology
• Opportunities for career growth within a stable, growing aerospace manufacturing organization

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the work shift.
• Ability to frequently use hands and fingers to operate machine controls, tools, and measuring instruments.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and components weighing up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach as required to load, unload, and inspect parts and equipment.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions involving the hands, wrists, and arms.
• Ability to visually inspect parts, interpret and read blueprints, technical drawings, work instructions, and use gauges, and measuring devices.
• Ability to distinguish colors, dimensions, and surface defects when performing quality inspections.
• Ability to hear and communicate effectively in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to safely operate equipment in a fast-paced production setting while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, and other equipment as required.
• Ability to work in an environment with exposure to machine noise, metal chips, cutting fluids, lubricants, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and work scheduled shifts, including overtime as required.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to moving mechanical equipment.
• Frequent interaction with machine tools, raw materials, and finished products.
• Compliance with all company safety policies, housekeeping requirements, and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention practices.
• Required use of appropriate PPE and adherence to all safety procedures.

Essential Functions Disclaimer:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

ABOUT HEICO:

Heico has a history of success. Since its founding over 40 years ago The Heico Companies has grown from a single business to over 80 separate companies through a strategic acquisition policy, and by reinvesting its earnings into internal growth and new prospects. Historically talented at restoring distressed companies, Heico now strategically targets acquisitions that will complement its ever-growing portfolio of companies in manufacturing, construction, and industrial services.

These four core operations are organized into groups: Metal Processing Group, Construction Solutions Group, Applied Solutions Group, and Industrial Technologies Group. Once acquired, new Heico companies are assigned to a group and run on a stand-alone basis, allowing for great independence as well as the opportunity to share knowledge about markets, production processes, and management practices across other Heico groups and companies. Each Group has its own corporate team.

Heico continues to seek out new opportunities and maintain its standard of success. The Heico Companies has remained a privately held company since its creation and maintains a majority ownership in each of its operations, which generates more than $3.3 billion dollars in revenues. Many of our businesses are certified Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBE).

More information about the holding company and overall organization can be found at www.heicocompanies.com .

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