GM, Precision CNC Machining (Aerospace/Defense)

Confidential Employer – Precision CNC Machining (Aerospace, Defense & Space); Denver (NC); On-site; USD 165,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a seasoned General Manager to lead a precision CNC machining operation serving space, aerospace and defense customers. You will own the P&L, shape the annual plan, and drive profitability across multi-disciplinary teams on-site in Denver, NC.

You will steer advanced 5-axis/mill-turn/wire EDM capabilities, ensure regulatory compliance, and scale the business with a focus on growth and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent leadership experience in a related field.
• 10+ years of manufacturing experience with 5+ years in senior leadership.
• Demonstrated P&L responsibility for a plant, unit, or operating company.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing financials: revenue, gross margin, EBITDA, labor, overhead.
• Experience leading operations, engineering, quality, planning, supply chain, and service.
• Strong customer management and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the site's P&L, annual operating plan, and financial forecast.
• Lead manufacturing, engineering, quality and administration across the site.
• Maximize use of 5-axis, mill-turn, wire EDM including unattended production.
• Ensure quotations reflect technical risk, capacity and profitability.
• Maintain AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015 and ITAR compliance across programs.
• Serve as senior escalation point for key customers and partner on new business.
• Build out leadership bench and technical depth for future growth.

Skills

P&L responsibility

Senior leadership

Manufacturing experience

Customer management

Negotiation

Operations leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, operations, or business

Job description

Confidential is seeking a seasoned General Manager to lead a precision CNC machining operation serving space, aerospace and defense customers. You will own the P&L, shape the annual plan, and drive profitability across multi-disciplinary teams on-site in Denver, NC.

You will steer advanced 5-axis/mill-turn/wire EDM capabilities, ensure regulatory compliance, and scale the business with a focus on growth and continuous improvement.