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Contract type:

Permanent

Salary:

$140,000 – $175,000 / year

Location:

Santa Ana, CA, USA

Work mode:

Onsite

Published on:

2 October 2026

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Job details:

CNC Operations Manager — Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing — $140k to $175k+ This Jobot Job is hosted by: Billy Surch

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Salary: $140,000 - $175,000 per year

A bit about us: we are an aerospace and defense manufacturer specializing in precision machining, composites, and complex assemblies, with a second operation in nearby Long Beach. Our flight hardware has supported DoD, space, and commercial platforms for decades, and much of it has stayed on our customers' programs since day one. We run a low-volume, high-mix build-to-print model under AS9100 and ITAR, making us one of the more capable independent suppliers in the region.

Why join us? Why join us?

Medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k)

Generous PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays

Full ownership of machine shop operations, reporting directly to the VP of Operations

Steady work across development, production, and sustainment programs

Backing of a nationwide manufacturing network, with room to grow into broader operations leadership

Job Details Job Details:

Lead CNC and manual machining operations at our Santa Ana site, producing precision aerospace components for space and defense customers under AS9100.

Hire, train, and develop machine shop personnel; manage daily workflow, assignments, schedules, performance reviews, and corrective actions

Keep machines set up, maintained, and running safely, driving spindle utilization and uptime while clearing bottlenecks, tooling shortages, and equipment constraints

Partner with engineering to review NC programs and tooling plans, validate drawings, and improve cost, quality, and cycle time

Enforce aerospace documentation and quality requirements: travelers, inspection sheets, certs, material traceability, gauge calibration, and FAIs

Track and report weekly cost, delivery, and performance metrics; maintain a visual factory and a safe, 6S shop floor

Looking for:

5-10+ years in a supervisor or manager role with CNC / aerospace machining and operations focus

Experienced shop supervisors ready to step up through established machine shop and manufacturing managers considered

Experience in any of the following areas welcomed:

Multi-axis / 5-axis CNC machining

AS9100 and AS9102 first article inspection

CMM and precision inspection equipment

Epicor or similar ERP systems

6S, Lean, and visual factory practices

NC program and tooling plan review

Capacity planning, OEE, and spindle utilization

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