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On behalf of our client, a leading aerospace manufacturer known for delivering precision-engineered components for critical aircraft and defense applications, Davalyn Corporation is seeking a General Manager to lead and scale CNC high-precision machining operations. This is a career-defining opportunity to oversee a high-performing team and drive operational excellence in a growing, quality-driven environment.

Our client is a Tier 1 supplier of complex machined parts and assemblies for aerospace platforms, defense systems, and aerostructures. Their advanced facility features 5-axis CNC machining, multi-spindle turning, Swiss-type lathes, and precision grinding, serving customers with exacting aerospace and military standards.

Position Overview:

The General Manager will be responsible for leading all facets of the operation, including manufacturing, engineering, quality assurance, supply chain, and production planning. This role requires deep expertise in CNC machining for aerospace applications, and a strong leadership background managing 50–70 team members, including both direct and indirect reports.

This is an ideal role for a senior manufacturing leader who thrives in fast-paced, regulated environments, and who understands the critical importance of tight tolerances, compliance standards, and on-time delivery in the aerospace sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership across aerospace CNC manufacturing operations, including machining centers, mill-turn machines, and EDM.
• Lead a diverse team of machinists, production supervisors, CNC programmers, manufacturing engineers, and quality inspectors.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 Rev D, ISO 9001, ITAR, and customer-specific aerospace quality and regulatory standards.
• Drive implementation of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, and Kaizen initiatives to improve throughput, reduce scrap, and optimize OEE.
• Manage capacity planning, production scheduling, and equipment utilization to meet aggressive delivery targets and contract milestones.
• Oversee inspection protocols including CMM, first article inspection (FAI), SPC, and GD&T methodology.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support DFM/DFA initiatives and drive production part approval (PPAP) processes.
• Maintain strong relationships with aerospace customers and suppliers, ensuring seamless communication and compliance with contract specifications.
• Monitor KPIs across safety, quality, delivery, and cost, and lead corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of senior management experience in aerospace CNC machining or high-precision manufacturing.
• Proven track record of managing headcount of 50–70+ personnel, including indirect and direct reports.
• Familiarity with aerospace materials (e.g., titanium, Inconel, aluminum alloys), and machining practices for complex geometries and tight tolerances.
• Demonstrated experience in aerospace/defense supply chains with a strong emphasis on compliance, traceability, and QMS standards.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Epicor, JobBOSS, SAP) in a make-to-order or high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma or equivalent operational excellence methodology.
• Familiarity with NADCAP, DFARS, RoHS, REACH, and ITAR regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of post-processing methods such as anodizing, passivation, heat treating, and NDT (non-destructive testing) is highly desirable.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base Salary: $150,000 – $220,000
• Performance-based annual bonus
• Comprehensive health benefits and 401(k) plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Relocation support (if applicable)