Prototype Shop Manager: Lead CNC & 3D Printing (Equity)

Neros Technologies; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Job summary

Neros Technologies in Torrance, CA is seeking a Prototype Shop Manager to oversee daily operations and guide long-term development of our prototype fabrication capabilities. You will directly manage CNC machining, 3D printing, and precision assembly while collaborating with engineers to optimize designs for manufacturability and lead times.

The role is hands-on and fast-paced, involving queue management, equipment planning, and mentoring technicians as the shop expands.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in prototype/R&D/high-mix fabrication environments.
• Strong hands-on CNC and manual machining, metals and composites.
• Experience with CAM systems and fixture/workholding design.
• Experience running a shop queue: prioritization and timelines with engineering.
• Practical metrology and basic inspection planning.
• Procurement, vendor management, and make-vs-buy decisions.
• Strong safety discipline and PPE compliance.

Responsibilities

• Own daily shop execution: intake, prioritization, scheduling, and delivery of prototype parts for engineering
• Machine and fabricate prototype parts; CNC (metals & composite materials) and 3D printing, including post‑processing and basic assembly/finish
• Partner with engineers on DFM: optimize designs for manufacturability, lead time, cost, and repeatability
• Build and enforce a safety‑first shop culture (PPE, dust/fume control for composite machining, machine guarding, training)
• Own shop readiness: tooling and consumables, calibration, and preventative maintenance scheduling
• Develop the equipment/tooling roadmap: select, justify, commission, and maintain machines, work holding, cutters, and inspection equipment
• Hire, train, and mentor technicians as the shop grows; define roles, training plans, and performance expectations

Skills

CNC machining

Manual machining

Setup & workholding

Feeds & speeds

Prototype fabrication

Team mentoring

Safety leadership

DFM collaboration

Tools

Mastercam

NX CAM

CATIA CAM

SolidCAM

Fixture design

Job description

Neros Technologies in Torrance, CA is seeking a Prototype Shop Manager to oversee daily operations and guide long-term development of our prototype fabrication capabilities. You will directly manage CNC machining, 3D printing, and precision assembly while collaborating with engineers to optimize designs for manufacturability and lead times.

The role is hands-on and fast-paced, involving queue management, equipment planning, and mentoring technicians as the shop expands.