Manager of Machining Operations

Barron Industries • Oxford, MI

17h • Onsite

About The Position

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. This role will lead the build-out and launch of the initial precision machining cell, including equipment selection, installation, setup, and commissioning. The successful candidate will own the machining process from end to end, including drawing review, CNC programming, setup, tooling, and hands-on machining. They will develop and implement standardized workflows, processes, and best practices to support safe, efficient, and repeatable production, aiming to bring the initial machining cell fully operational and capable of producing quality parts to specification within the first 90 days. The role involves building, mentoring, and leading a growing team of machinists and an Applications Specialist as machining capacity expands. Ensuring all machining operations meet quality and compliance requirements, including ITAR, ISO9001, and AS9100 standards, is critical. The Manager will also partner closely with company leadership on machining strategy, equipment investments, and future capacity planning while maintaining clear ownership and accountability for machining operations.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Doosan and Makino CNC equipment preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 100% health insurance premium paid coverage for employees, their spouses and children
• Additional medical GAP Insurance that assists with deductibles
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Life Insurance
• HSA & FSA Options
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed