Ursa Major is seeking a Lead Machinist that is experienced with a range of machines, controls, CAM software and workflows, such that efficient solutions or approaches to never-before-seen manufacturing challenges are clear to you. This person will design efficient workholding for complex components. You’ll need to thrive in a highly dynamic aerospace development environment and can adapt to changing priorities. When stakes are high, you'll pull through and be sure your team is successful.You will lead a fast-paced, focused, and highly cohesive team. Responsibilities will include rapid and informative feedback to Engineering & Design regarding part manufacturability trades & possibilities. Ursa Major Technologies seeks to be the best at what we do, and a drive for rapid learning and improvement is expected of the entire team. You will report to the Operations Team.
ABOUT THE JOB
Responsibilities:Lead and motivate a team of Machinists to technical excellence in both the development and production of propulsion hardware.Establish a culture of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC), in that order.Create and maintain the 5S Standard Work to ensure work center cleanliness and organization. Conduct regular self-inspections and assessments to ensure that the manufacturing floor is ALWAYS ready for an outside inspection, regulatory audit, or high-profile tour.Create and regularly update the Technician Training Matrix. Ensure that each Technician has a growth plan that aligns to business needs for cross-training and personal strengths.Create and maintain an Action Item list, specifying WHO does WHAT by WHEN to ensure the Machine Shop executes each assigned task and completes each goal. Publish visually and review with the Machine Shop Senior Manager each day to drive radical accountability.Programming & machining of critical, tight-tolerance rocket engine components, including 3D printed components.Work with challenging alloys (nickel superalloys & titanium) and develop core machining strategies for Ursa’s part portfolioProgramming for milling & turning operations, operation of millturn machines.Utilization of probing routines to reduce setup & time required to achieve tight tolerances.Contribute to overall shop operations including tool & workholding procurement, equipment maintenance, etc.Design & implement palletized, modular, or otherwise rapidly interchangeable workholding solutions for intricate components.Appreciate both engineering & manufacturability challenges, provide impactful manufacturing feedback & guidance to the engineering group.Work alongside quality inspection to resolve non-conformance root causes and continually improve machining yield & quality Required Qualifications:Must be able to work 12-hour shifts on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays consistently.5+ years’ experience in an aerospace machining or manufacturing environment.Prior experience leading a team of machinists in daily direction of the development and production of hardwareExperience with multi-axis & millturn machines and programming.Experience with modern multi-axis CAM packages & toolpath simulation.Knowledge of modern high speed machining strategies and tooling.Experience with Titanium and high-Nickel aerospace alloys.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and motivate a team of Machinists to technical excellence in both the development and production of propulsion hardware.
- Establish a culture of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC), in that order.
- Create and maintain the 5S Standard Work to ensure work center cleanliness and organization.
- Conduct regular self-inspections and assessments to ensure that the manufacturing floor is ALWAYS ready for an outside inspection, regulatory audit, or high-profile tour.
- Create and regularly update the Technician Training Matrix.
- Ensure that each Technician has a growth plan that aligns to business needs for cross-training and personal strengths.
- Create and maintain an Action Item list, specifying WHO does WHAT by WHEN to ensure the Machine Shop executes each assigned task and completes each goal.
- Publish visually and review with the Machine Shop Senior Manager each day to drive radical accountability.
- Programming & machining of critical, tight-tolerance rocket engine components, including 3D printed components.
- Work with challenging alloys (nickel superalloys & titanium) and develop core machining strategies for Ursa’s part portfolio
- Programming for milling & turning operations, operation of millturn machines.
- Utilization of probing routines to reduce setup & time required to achieve tight tolerances.
- Contribute to overall shop operations including tool & workholding procurement, equipment maintenance, etc.
- Design & implement palletized, modular, or otherwise rapidly interchangeable workholding solutions for intricate components.
- Appreciate both engineering & manufacturability challenges, provide impactful manufacturing feedback & guidance to the engineering group.
- Work alongside quality inspection to resolve non-conformance root causes and continually improve machining yield & quality
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be able to work 12-hour shifts on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays consistently.
- 5+ years’ experience in an aerospace machining or manufacturing environment.
- Prior experience leading a team of machinists in daily direction of the development and production of hardware
- Experience with multi-axis & millturn machines and programming.
- Experience with modern multi-axis CAM packages & toolpath simulation.
- Knowledge of modern high speed machining strategies and tooling.
- Experience with Titanium and high-Nickel aerospace alloys.
OTHER
Weekend Shift Training: Must be able to work 12-hour shifts on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays consistently.