Hypersonics Tooling & Automation Lead

Next Matter; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Equity

Four weeks paid time off

Medical, Dental & Vision

401k plan

Paid Parental Leave

Snacks & Beverages

Fitness stipend

Job summary

Next Matter in Torrance, California is seeking a Manager of Tooling, Automation & Controls to lead advanced manufacturing tooling and automated systems design for hypersonic missile production. This role includes leading a multidisciplinary team and overseeing the entire tooling lifecycle, ensuring compliance with strict military standards. Candidates should have significant experience in automation and manufacturing, ideally in aerospace or defense. Benefits include equity options, generous paid time off, and health coverage.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in tooling, automation, and controls engineering for complex manufacturing.
• 10+ years in tooling, automation, and controls experience preferred.
• Strong background in aerospace or defense production environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team for tooling and automation.
• Oversee design of precision tooling and fixtures.
• Architect automated manufacturing cells and motion-control solutions.
• Direct development of control systems with compliance to safety standards.
• Champion automation-first approaches in collaboration with teams.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

PLC Programming

3D CAD

Industrial Automation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

EPLAN

Rockwell Automation

Fanuc Robotics

Job description

Next Matter in Torrance, California is seeking a Manager of Tooling, Automation & Controls to lead advanced manufacturing tooling and automated systems design for hypersonic missile production. This role includes leading a multidisciplinary team and overseeing the entire tooling lifecycle, ensuring compliance with strict military standards. Candidates should have significant experience in automation and manufacturing, ideally in aerospace or defense. Benefits include equity options, generous paid time off, and health coverage.