Prototype Shop Lead: CNC, 3D Printing & Fabrication

Powerus

Rock Hill (SC)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

Powerus is building a next-generation American autonomous systems platform and seeks a hands-on Prototype Shop Lead in Rock Hill, SC. You will run the engineering prototype shop, oversee part fabrication, programming, and safety, and coordinate with engineers to meet tight schedules.

You will manage intake, prioritize projects, fabricate parts with CNC, 3D printing, laser cutting, and composites, and advise on manufacturability. This role blends leadership with practical fabrication expertise.

Qualifications

  • Must be located in the United States, within commuting distance of Rock Hill, SC.
  • Experience running or working in a prototype, model, or machine shop.
  • Experience with CNC milling and CAM programming.
  • Experience with additive manufacturing.
  • Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.
  • Working knowledge of shop safety practices.
  • U.S. Person status required (ITAR- and EAR-controlled data).

Responsibilities

  • Manage intake, prioritization, and scheduling of prototype fabrication requests.
  • Fabricate parts using CNC machining, 3D printing, laser cutting, and hand tools.
  • Fabricate composite parts and repairs.
  • Program CNC equipment using CAM software.
  • Maintain shop equipment, tooling, and material inventory.
  • Advise engineers on manufacturability of prototype designs.
  • Enforce shop safety practices and train shop users.
  • Recommend equipment purchases as engineering needs grow.

Skills

Prototype shop experience
CNC milling
CAM programming
Additive manufacturing
Reading drawings/GD&T
Shop safety
U.S. Person status

Tools

Fusion 360
Mastercam
CAM software
CNC programming tools

Job description

Powerus is building a next-generation American autonomous systems platform and seeks a hands-on Prototype Shop Lead in Rock Hill, SC. You will run the engineering prototype shop, oversee part fabrication, programming, and safety, and coordinate with engineers to meet tight schedules.

You will manage intake, prioritize projects, fabricate parts with CNC, 3D printing, laser cutting, and composites, and advise on manufacturability. This role blends leadership with practical fabrication expertise.

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