Precision Machining & Production Lead

Raptor Scientific; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mixed CNC/Conventional

AS9100/ITAR familiarity

CAPA experience

Training program design

Engineering degree or hands-on

Job summary

Raptor Scientific in Huntsville is seeking an operations leader to run the production floor and machine shop, aligning machining, assembly, and quality to meet tight delivery dates.

You will interpret drawings, resolve bottlenecks in real time, document methods, and drive continuous improvement with a team of skilled machinists and technicians.

This role requires hands-on leadership, disciplined execution, and excellent communication with senior management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading or supervising in a precision machine shop.
• Ability to read machining drawings, GD&T, and specs.
• Strong knowledge of setups, tooling, and material behavior.
• Earn trust quickly with machinists and communicate with leadership.
• Structured approach to production tracking and root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily machine shop and production activity to deliver throughput and meet delivery dates.
• Plan production, allocate people and machines, and clear bottlenecks.
• Interpret drawings, settle tolerance questions, and troubleshoot setups at the machine.
• Evaluate manufacturing methods and tooling to raise efficiency and reduce rework.
• Document methods and cross-train to preserve critical skills.
• Ensure finished parts meet drawings and aerospace quality standards.
• Collaborate with the GM, Quality, and suppliers to flag risks early.

Skills

Shop leadership

Blueprint fluency

Machining knowledge

Credibility with machinists

Disciplined production tracking

Job description

Raptor Scientific in Huntsville is seeking an operations leader to run the production floor and machine shop, aligning machining, assembly, and quality to meet tight delivery dates.

You will interpret drawings, resolve bottlenecks in real time, document methods, and drive continuous improvement with a team of skilled machinists and technicians.

This role requires hands-on leadership, disciplined execution, and excellent communication with senior management.