Senior Aerospace Fabrication Lead

MAGEE TECHNOLOGIES LLC; Wildewood (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible work schedule

Comprehensive healthcare

401(k) eligibility

PTO & holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

Magee Technologies LLC is seeking a Fabrication Lead to oversee the fabrication, integration, and assembly of aerospace prototypes and production hardware. You will lead projects, interpret engineering drawings, and collaborate with design and production teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role requires hands-on leadership, experience with GD&T, and proficiency with fabrication equipment, with a focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced aerospace

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Associates degree, technical degree, certificate, or equivalent combination preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Physics, or related discipline preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in aerospace, aviation, defense, precision manufacturing, mechanical fabrication, machining, aircraft modification, or related field.
• Certifications: forklift license, welding cert, or related discipline preferred.
• Demonstrated experience reading engineering drawings, GD&T, CAD; ability to lead fabrication teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead fabrication, integration, assembly, installation, modification, and repair of aerospace prototypes and production hardware.
• Coordinate multiple projects, balancing priorities, schedules, and resources.
• Interpret complex engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T, schematics, BOMs, and docs.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to meet timelines and budgets.
• Ensure quality standards and customer expectations are met.
• Provide risk management and issue resolution support.
• Lead and train fabrication personnel and maintain equipment records.
• Promote safety, quality, and continuous improvement within fabrication.

Skills

Leadership

Technical precision

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Reliability

Adaptability

Training

Maintenance management

Safety leadership

Planning & prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Associates or technical degree preferred

Tools

CNC press breaks

Waterjets

Manual mills

Calipers & gauges

Job description

Magee Technologies LLC is seeking a Fabrication Lead to oversee the fabrication, integration, and assembly of aerospace prototypes and production hardware. You will lead projects, interpret engineering drawings, and collaborate with design and production teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role requires hands-on leadership, experience with GD&T, and proficiency with fabrication equipment, with a focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced aerospace