Head Of Manufacturing

Freeform; Hawthorne (CA); Sur place; USD 150 000 - 250 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Stock options

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Traditional & Roth 401(k)

Paid vacation & holidays

Parental leave

Free daily catered lunch & dinner

Casual dress & flexible hours

Team events

Résumé du poste

Freeform Technologies in Hawthorne, CA is hiring a Head of Manufacturing (Machining) to lead all machining operations, from CNC programming to post-processing. You will mentor a growing team of machinists, programmers, and engineers while driving aggressive delivery timelines and expanding capacity on state-of-the-art equipment.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in CNC machining, a strong production mindset, and a track record of scaling high-precision workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of CNC machining experience, including leadership of machining operations.
• Proven track record of scaling teams and machining workflows in high-mix, high-precision environments.
• Deep understanding of CNC milling, tooling, fixturing, inspection, and process control.
• Strong operational mindset balancing execution and long-term strategy.

Responsabilités

• Own all machining operations, including programming, setup, operation, inspection, and finishing.
• Lead, mentor, and scale a team of machinists, programmers, and manufacturing engineers.
• Drive aggressive delivery timelines with a production-first mindset.
• Oversee daily shop operations and long-term expansion of machining capacity.
• Maximize utilization of 5-axis DMG Mori machining centers, including probing, automation, and palletization.
• Use inspection data and process feedback to improve programs and toolpaths.
• Define machining strategies and standards for precision post-processing of metal 3D printed parts.
• Partner with engineering to influence part design for faster, more reliable machining.

Connaissances

CNC machining leadership

Team leadership

Production scheduling

5-axis machining

Process optimization

Formation

Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Outils

DMG Mori 5-Axis

Siemens controls

Mastercam CAM

CMM & metrology

Description du poste

At a Glance

Company: Freeform Technologies

Location: Hawthorne, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay Range: $150,000 – $250,000/year (based on experience) + Stock Options

Shift: Flexible

Overtime: As required for operational needs

Experience Level: Senior / Executive

Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Why This Role Exists

This role exists because Freeform is scaling machining from advanced R&D into production-grade manufacturing at a global level. Freeform is already delivering production-scale metal parts to aerospace, defense, and automotive customers. As demand increases, the company needs a machining leader who can own post-print machining end-to-end — from day-to-day execution on the floor to long-term strategy, capacity planning, and operational scale. As Head of Manufacturing (Machining), you are responsible for how precision machining actually works at Freeform — today and five years from now.

The Work You’ll Be Doing

• Own all machining operations, including CNC programming, setup, operation, inspection, and finishing
• Lead, mentor, and scale a team of machinists, programmers, and manufacturing engineers
• Drive aggressive delivery timelines with a production-first mindset
• Oversee daily shop operations and long-term expansion of machining capacity
• Maximize utilization of 5-axis DMG Mori machining centers, including probing, automation, and palletization
• Use inspection data and process feedback to continuously improve programs and toolpaths
• Define machining strategies and standards for precision post-processing of metal 3D printed parts
• Partner with engineering to influence part design for faster, more reliable machining
• Lead capital equipment planning, shop layout optimization, and equipment commissioning
• Define and track KPIs for throughput, quality, cost, and delivery
• Establish and enforce a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and technical excellence

Machines, Controls & Manufacturing Stack

You’ll be responsible for environments that include:

• Machines: DMG Mori 5-Axis CNC Machining Centers
• Controls: Siemens
• CAM & Programming: Mastercam (directly or through team oversight)
• Inspection & Quality: CMMs and advanced metrology systems
• On-machine probing
• GD&T-driven inspection workflows

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• 7+ years of CNC machining experience, including leadership of machining operations
• Proven track record of scaling teams and machining workflows in high-mix, high-precision environments
• Deep understanding of CNC milling, tooling, fixturing, inspection, and process control
• Strong operational mindset with the ability to balance execution and long-term strategy

Preferred (Not Required):

• 10+ years in machining/manufacturing across prototype and production environments
• Direct experience machining titanium, nickel alloys, and stainless steels
• Hands‑on experience with DMG Mori 5-axis machines and Siemens controls
• Experience post‑machining metal additive parts or castings/forgings
• Familiarity with CMM programming, GD&T, and inspection automation
• ERP/MRP implementation and shop scheduling experience
• Experience with facility build‑outs, capital planning, and equipment commissioning

Materials You’ll Be Responsible For

• Aluminum
• Stainless Steel
• Titanium
• Inconel & nickel-based superalloys

Why Leaders Choose Freeform

Leaders choose Freeform because:

• You’re building a machining operation from the ground up — the right way
• Decisions are driven by data and real shop‑floor experience
• Access to best-in-class 5-axis CNC equipment and automation
• Direct influence over capital investments and long-term manufacturing strategy
• Competitive executive compensation plus meaningful equity ownership
• A modern, clean, state-of-the-art facility
• A mission that goes beyond incremental improvement — this is category-defining manufacturing

Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay: $150,000 – $250,000/year (DOE) Top of range reserved for leaders with demonstrated success scaling machining organizations.

Benefits Include:

• Significant pre-IPO stock option packages
• 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Traditional & Roth 401(k)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
• Generous paid parental leave
• Free daily catered lunch & dinner
• Casual dress and flexible hours
• Team events and collaborative leadership culture