Barron Industries, a leader in aerospace and defense manufacturing since 1983, is seeking an experienced Manager of Machining Operations to join our team in Oxford, MI.
What You'll Do - Lead the build-out and launch of the initial precision machining cell, including equipment selection, installation, setup, and commissioning.
- Own the machining process from end to end, including drawing review, CNC programming, setup, tooling, and hands-on machining.
- Develop and implement standardized workflows, processes, and best practices to support safe, efficient, and repeatable production.
- Bring the initial machining cell fully operational and capable of producing quality parts to specification within the first 90 days.
- Build, mentor, and lead a growing team of machinists and an Applications Specialist as machining capacity expands.
- Ensure all machining operations meet quality and compliance requirements, including ITAR, ISO9001, and AS9100 standards.
- Partner closely with company leadership on machining strategy, equipment investments, and future capacity planning while maintaining clear ownership and accountability for machining operations.
What We're Looking ForRequired: - 10+ years of experience in precision CNC machining.
- Extensive hands-on experience across CNC programming, applications, machine setup, and machining operations.
- Proven experience working with high-precision machining processes and tight-tolerance components.
- Experience with Doosan and Makino CNC equipment preferred.
- Prior leadership experience overseeing a CNC machining team, department, or operation.
- Demonstrated ownership mentality with the ability to build a machining capability from the ground up and take accountability for results.
- Comfortable providing leadership and operational support across two facilities.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a hands-on manufacturing environment while also developing processes, people, and capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience in Aerospace and Defense manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with ITAR, ISO 9001, and AS9100 requirements.
- Experience machining complex, high-value, tight-tolerance aerospace or defense components.
- Experience establishing machining processes, standards, and workflows in a growing operation.
