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Manager, Machine and Fabrication Shop

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 Oct 2024

About the role

Position: Manager, Machine and Fabrication ShopExperience: A minimum of 5+ years of experience. Minimum Education: Will consider range of levels depending on relevant experience and expertise. Compensation Range: $100,000 - $115,000 depending upon education, skills, and experience. nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading developers of High Energy Laser (HEL) weapon systems. HEL weapon systems are a top modernization priority of the Department of Defense. Headquartered in Longmont, Colorado, nLIGHT-DS is a vertically integrated business that leverages internal capabilities – from semiconductor device through target identification and tracking – to develop systems that are both high-performance and cost-effective. We continue to invest in capabilities, facilities and technology to bring leading edge HEL solutions to the warfighter. The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, is highly organized, self-motivated, enjoys working as a part of a team, and has an insatiable appetite to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment while continuously contributing to our mission. All applicants must possess or be qualified to obtain a U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance. Preference will be given to candidates with an existing U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance. Further information on requirements to obtain a security clearance is available at: https://www.dcsa.mil/mc/pv/mbi/gicp/. Please review this information before applying. Job Description: Support development of cutting-edge laser and electro-optical systems. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years professional machining/fabrication experience. Candidates must have experience leading and supporting a team. Must be comfortable with execution of rapid turn precision machining modifications of existing components and/or fabrication of new components. Candidates must also be willing to work additional duties related to facility support (clean rooms, high end chillers, generators, occasional simple facility maintenance activities, occasional travel to support testing at customer sites). Responsibilities:

Extract task and schedule data from GitLab and organize daily, weekly, and monthly tasking.
Oversee daily operations, including production scheduling, resource allocation, and quality control measures.
Strategic planning: develop and implement long-term plans for the machine and fabrication shop including goals, objectives, and growth strategies.
BOM management and reconciliation.
Assist in development of methods and tools to support financial and contract activities.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement changes to enhance efficiency and productivity.
Implement and enforce safety policies and procedures to create a safe working environment.

Required Experience / Capability

Commitment to Excellence. Attention to Detail. Pride in Workmanship.
Leadership and management skills, including the ability to motivate and inspire teams.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
Experience with maintaining and configuring machine shop equipment: mills, lathes, saws, and metrology tooling. Preventative maintenance on CNC machine tools and facility items.
Ability to work in a dynamic environment and maintain composure and good working relationships.
Practical knowledge of project management planning tools.
Positive attitude, strong troubleshooting skills and willingness to develop creative solutions to time-sensitive problems.
Excels in individual and collaborative work assignments, with focus on promoting a collaborative work environment.
Effectively manage schedule and priorities with minimal daily direction to meet mid to long-term schedule objectives.

Additional Desired Experience / Capability

Experience in task management using GitLab, JIRA, or similar platform.
Expertise in Fabrication and Assembly Drawing Preparation for manufacturing (ISO and ANSI standards) including experience with version control and change record documentation.
Experience with various ma