SkillSetGroup is seeking am experienced Engineering & Manufacturing Manager to work in Los Angeles' South Bay area. This position will be a hands-on position that is responsible for leading all engineering and production teams within an Aerospace environment. The chosen candidate must have a strong backgound in complex, multi-axis CNC Milling manufacturing with AS9100 compliance. Knowledge of engineering practices and CNC planning operations is a must! This position will be a DIRECT HIRE on first shift.

Hours: 7AM-530PM, Mon-Fri (4-10 production)

Key Responsibilities:

Lead daily CNC operations (3, 4, 5-axis milling & mill-turn)
Manage machinists, operators, and production staff
Drive production scheduling, workflow, and resource allocation
Ensure safety compliance (OSHA) and promote a safety-first culture
Maintain quality standards (GD&T, AS9100/ISO) and reduce scrap/rework
Monitor WIP, capacity, and delivery timelines
Improve cycle times, tooling efficiency, and overall costs
Review prints/CAD models and develop machining processes
Support quoting (RFQs), NPI, and first article inspections
Implement Lean / Six Sigma improvements and process optimization

Qualifications

5+ years of CNC machining + leadership experience
Strong background in multi-axis machining and process engineering
Experience with GD&T, tooling, and fixturing
CAM software experience (Mastercam, NX, CATIA, etc.
Proven ability to lead teams and improve shop performance

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