Lead, Precision Machining Center

Ilmor; Plymouth Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ilmor in Plymouth, MI seeks a Manufacturing Center Manager to lead production, quality, manufacturing engineering, and continuous improvement across the facility. You will deliver world‑class prototype and production components for Ilmor's marine and racing engines while developing talented teams and optimizing processes.

This fast‑paced, high‑performance environment rewards hands‑on leadership, safety excellence, and relentless pursuit of efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in precision machining or powertrain component manufacturing.
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience directing a CNC shop floor.
• Deep understanding of multi-axis CNC processes and tooling.
• Proficiency with GD&T and blueprint reading.
• Experience with AI in manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Production Staff: Manage first and second shifts hourly production staff while supporting strategic direction from leadership.
• Schedule Workflow: Create and execute daily schedules and capacity priorities to meet production goals.
• Monitor Performance: Create and monitor performance indicators across all machining segments.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure strict quality standards and tolerances are communicated and met consistently.
• Process Improvement: Implement procedural changes to lower scrap and improve efficiency.
• Safety Leadership: Identify and implement continuous safety improvements across the shop floor.
• Job Estimation: Provide timely quotes and cost estimates for internal and external customers.

Skills

Multi-axis CNC operations

Leadership & team building

Process optimization

Quality systems (GD&T, CMM)

CAD/CAM programming (Autodesk Fusion)

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in related field or technical apprenticeship

Tools

Autodesk Fusion CAD/CAM

CMM interpretation

Job description

Ilmor in Plymouth, MI seeks a Manufacturing Center Manager to lead production, quality, manufacturing engineering, and continuous improvement across the facility. You will deliver world‑class prototype and production components for Ilmor's marine and racing engines while developing talented teams and optimizing processes.

This fast‑paced, high‑performance environment rewards hands‑on leadership, safety excellence, and relentless pursuit of efficiency.