Machine Shop Manager
Core
Lead the day-to-day operation of an in-house machining shop producing thermal battery components from abrasive carbon materials.
Role type
Senior Machine Shop Manager (Manufacturing Operations)
Builds
Thermal battery modules and components for energy storage systems
Domain
Clean energy hardware manufacturing (thermal batteries)
Required skills
CNC router/mill operation and setup, abrasive material machining (carbon/graphite), dust control program execution, team leadership and hiring, GD&T and dimensional inspection, OEE and cost metric management, preventive maintenance coordination
Preferred skills
Carbon/graphite product manufacturing background, CNC panel saw/wire saw experience, new cell startup/commissioning, Lean manufacturing/5S, AI tool usage for CAM/scheduling
Technologies
CNC routers, CNC mills, panel saws, wide-belt sanders, wire saws, track saws, CAM software, dimensional inspection tools
Responsibilities
Hire, train, and manage machinists and operators; execute machining schedules and work orders; enforce dust control and housekeeping standards; lead safety initiatives (LOTO, risk assessments); own equipment preventive maintenance and uptime; drive cost reduction and yield improvement; partner with Engineering, Quality, and Facilities on shop build-out and commissioning
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC leadership
