Supervisor Multi Axis Machining

A&R Engineering Co., Inc.; Carson (CA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A&R Engineering Co., Inc. is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor with multi-axis CNC programming expertise for our aerospace and defense facility near Carson, CA. This hybrid role oversees two departments and 18+ CNC mills, guiding workload, and optimizing output while contributing to quoting, router development, and first article execution.

DOE salary range highlights strong earning potential. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will lead CNC programming and setup, ensure DFM

Qualifications

• 7+ years aerospace CNC machining experience.
• Proficiency in multiaxis CNC programming.
• Experience with Mastercam or Fusion 360 and DFМ principles.

Responsibilities

• Assign work and maximize throughput.
• Analyze customer blueprints, 3D models, and specifications to determine manufacturability and generate time/material estimates for quoting.
• Develop/update manufacturing router sequences, BOMs, and Work Centers for new and existing product lines, determining setup and cycle times to maintain ERP accuracy.
• Select tooling, fixturing, and machine allocation based on material and part geometry for fabrication using 2–5 axis lathes and 3–4 axis mills, plus 5-axis capabilities.
• Collaborate with Customer, Production and Quality teams to ensure DFM and AS9100 compliance for efficient manufacturing methods.
• Organize the machine shop, priorities and workflow to meet customer requirements.
• Program CNC mill and lathe operations using Mastercam (or Fusion 360) based on client blueprints and 3D models.

Skills

CNC programming

G-code

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Aerospace tolerancing

AS9100 familiarity

Tools

Mastercam

Fusion 360

Job description

Salary: DOE, $105,000 - $120,000. Must live within 20 miles of the Company's location. We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented

Opportunity

A&R is a contract manufacturer experiencing strong demand growth which we expect to continue for several years. This position offers an awesome opportunity for career development and progressive earning power.

Reports to Operations Manager

Salary: DOE, $105,000 - $120,000. Must live within 20 miles of the Company's location. We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Supervisor with Multi Axis Machining and Programming experience to join our Manufacturing team of our aerospace and defense manufacturing facility. The responsibility will span over two departments and 18+ CNC Mills to plan workload, assign work to optimize output. This hybrid role emphasizes the CNC programming background, but is an opportunity for an individual to build their career as a high-value Manufacturing Supervisor. This role is critical to the front-end acceptance of client requests and planning/implementation of machined part production, from quoting and router development to CNC programming and first article execution. Ideal candidates will bring experience in both precision CNC Programming and Design For Manufacturability principles, in launching new parts into production efficiently and compliantly. Proficiency in programming Multiaxis CNC machines is critical.

Opportunity

A&R is a contract manufacturer experiencing strong demand growth which we expect to continue for several years. This position offers an awesome opportunity for career development and progressive earning power.

Key Responsibilities

• Assign work and and maximize throughput
• Analyze customer blueprints, 3D models, and specifications to determine manufacturability and generate time/material estimates for quoting
• Develop/Update manufacturing router sequences, Bill of Materials, and Work Centers for new and existing product lines, determining estimated setup and cycle times to maintain an accurate ERP system
• Select tooling, fixturing, and machine allocation based on material and part geometry for the fabrication of machined parts using 2 to 5 axis lathes; 3 and 4 axis horizontal and vertical mills; as well as 5 axis mills and conventional machining equipment
• Collaborate with Customer, Production and Quality teams to ensure DFM (Design for Manufacturability) ensures the most efficient manufacturing methods and techniques. AS9100 compliance
• Organize the machine shop, priorities and workflow to meet customer requirements

CNC Programming & Setup

• Working largely with new customer requests, program CNC mill and lathe operations using Mastercam (or Fusion 360), based on customer blueprints and 3D models
• Perform first article setups, dry runs, and edits to validate program accuracy and efficiency
• Conduct in-process inspections to verify dimensions during first article production runs
• Capable of training machine operators on setup sheets, fixturing, and safe operation of new programs
• As Necessary, assist in movement of materials through impacted work centers to ensure customer schedules are met, troubleshoot and address bottlenecked processes/operations
• Maintain revision control for CNC programs and tooling instructions

Required Qualifications

• Ability to work with programmers and operators as a team
• 7+ years of experience in aerospace CNC machining, with demonstrated expertise in CNC programming and setup
• Strong proficiency with Mastercam, or Fusion 360
• Deep understanding of G-code, GD&T, blueprint reading, and aerospace tolerancing
• Experience working in AS9100/AS9102-regulated environments
• Proven ability to estimate machining time, material requirements, and tooling needs for quoting purposes
• Familiarity with various aerospace alloys (e.g., titanium, inconel, stainless steel, aluminum)
• This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a “Make-to-Blueprint” job shop environment.
• Experience and Understanding of Master Routers (i.e. “Item Masters