Machining Manager

Job Description

Job DescriptionMachining ManagerLead Precision Manufacturing. Drive Innovation. Make an Impact.

Are you a CNC machining leader who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges and developing high-performing teams? Join a growing organization where your expertise will directly influence production success, continuous improvement, and the delivery of highly engineered products supporting defense, marine, and industrial applications.

As the Machining Manager, you will lead daily operations within a modern precision CNC machine shop, guiding machinists and shop personnel while driving improvements in quality, productivity, safety, and delivery performance. This is an opportunity to combine your technical machining expertise with your leadership skills to make a meaningful impact on a critical manufacturing operation.

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily CNC machining operations to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable production.
• Manage and support machinists, setup technicians, and shop personnel through coaching, training, and clear direction.
• Plan production schedules, balance resources, and ensure customer commitments are achieved.
• Lead production meetings to align teams on priorities, challenges, and goals.
• Monitor key performance metrics including productivity, downtime, scrap, throughput, and on-time delivery.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to improve processes and solve production challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing waste, improving machine utilization, and increasing efficiency.
• Support tooling strategies, setup reduction, fixture improvements, and advanced machining approaches.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and work with teams to identify root causes and implement solutions.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems including ISO 9001, AS9100, GD&T, and first article inspection requirements.
• Maintain product traceability and documentation for highly engineered and regulated products.
• Use ERP/MRP systems to manage work orders, capacity planning, scheduling, and labor allocation.
• Support new equipment implementation, process integration, and team training.
• Build a safety-first culture by promoting safe work practices and continuous improvement.
• Communicate shop performance, risks, and improvement opportunities to leadership.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience leading CNC machining operations in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership experience managing machinists and production teams.
• Deep understanding of CNC milling, turning, and multi-axis machining processes.
• Experience with production scheduling, capacity planning, and meeting delivery goals.
• Knowledge of tooling, feeds and speeds, fixtures, and setup optimization.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing performance metrics.
• Ability to interpret GD&T and support quality-driven machining processes.
• Experience with ISO 9001, AS9100, inspections, and first article requirements.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Experience driving lean manufacturing, kaizen, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Ability to collaborate across Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams.
• Experience working in regulated industries such as aerospace, defense, medical, or precision manufacturing.

Preferred Experience

• Managing a team of machinists and multi-skilled manufacturing employees.
• Experience in CNC machine shops, aerospace, defense, contract manufacturing, or industrial equipment production.
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM software such as Mastercam, Fusion 360, GibbsCAM, Esprit, NX, or SolidWorks CAM.
• Experience implementing new machines and integrating equipment into production.
• Track record of improving OEE, productivity, cost, and manufacturing performance.
• Experience supporting ITAR-regulated or government contract manufacturing environments.

Why Join Us?

• Lead operations that support mission-critical products used in defense, marine, and industrial applications.
• Have a direct impact on manufacturing performance, process improvements, and future growth.
• Work with modern machining technology and highly skilled manufacturing professionals.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams on challenging projects.
• Build and develop a strong team while advancing your own leadership career.
• Join an established organization that values innovation, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

The Machining Manager works in a modern manufacturing facility combining hands-on shop floor leadership with operational planning and team management. You’ll spend time working directly with CNC operations, production teams, engineering, and quality personnel to keep the operation running safely and efficiently.

The environment is fast-paced and team-focused, with a strong commitment to quality, safety, accountability, and data-driven decision-making. This role is ideal for a manufacturing leader who enjoys being close to the work, developing people, and improving processes that make a real difference.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Stoughton, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $85000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Stoughton,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

\nCompany Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.