General Manager – CNC Machining (Aerospace, Defense & Space)

Company: Confidential

Location: Denver, NC 28037

Pay: $165,000 – $175,000/year

Job Type: Full Time

Experience: 10+ years Machines: Automated 5-axis, mill-turn, wire EDMWhy this job is worth considering This is a full P&L General Manager role over a precision CNC machining operation that supplies complex, close-tolerance components for space, aerospace and defense customers. The site runs 3 to 5-axis machining, mill-turn equipment and wire EDM, with a fair amount of automation already in place and more planned. Whoever takes this on will have real influence over how the facility scales — not just maintaining what's already running — and will work alongside a broader group of sister operating companies rather than in isolation.

What we're looking for: Required Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, operations, business or a related field; substantial directly relevant leadership experience may be considered in lieu of a degree 10+ years of progressively responsible manufacturing experience, including 5+ years of senior leadership responsibility in a machining, aerospace, defense or similar technical manufacturing environment Demonstrated P&L responsibility for a plant, business unit or operating company Working knowledge of manufacturing financials — revenue, gross margin, EBITDA, labor utilization, overhead absorption, working capital and capital investment Experience leading multidisciplinary functions: operations, engineering, quality, production planning, supply chain and customer service Strong customer-management, negotiation and organizational-development skills PreferredDirect experience leading a precision CNC machining operation serving space, aerospace or defense customers Understanding of simultaneous 5-axis machining, mill-turn, wire EDM, automation, pallet systems and unattended production Experience machining titanium, Inconel, stainless steel, aluminum and other aerospace materials Familiarity with AS9100D, ISO 9001, ITAR, CMMC and NIST SP 800-171 Experience with new-product introduction, first-article inspection, program transfers and production scaling Experience within a private-equity-backed or multi-site manufacturing organization Lean, Six Sigma or comparable continuous-improvement training; MBA or advanced technical/business degree Pay, benefits and schedule $165,000–$175,000 per year, based on experience. Full-time, on-site leadership role. About This Employer This employer is a precision CNC machining operating company supplying complex, close-tolerance components for space, aerospace and defense customers, presented here on a confidential basis. It is part of a larger group of CNC machining operating companies, giving this site access to shared technical resources and commercial relationships while running its own P&L. This role reports to the parent organization's CEO.