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Astro Mechanica · 2 days ago

Machine Shop Manager

positionSan Francisco
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$160K/yr - $200K/yr
date5+ years exp

Astro Mechanica is a vertically integrated aerospace company focused on democratizing high-speed flight. They are seeking a Machine Shop Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of their in-house machine shop, supporting propulsion, airframe, and test hardware development while leading and developing a team of machinists and technicians.

AerospaceManufacturingMechanical Engineering

Responsibilities

Own day-to-day operations of Astro Mechanica’s in-house machine shop, supporting propulsion, airframe, and test hardware development
Lead, schedule, and develop machinists, CNC programmers and technicians while maintaining a hands-on presence on the floor
Supervise and coordinate the activities of machinists, fabricators, and technicians to meet production goals
Oversee the setup, operation, and maintenance of CNC milling machines, CNC lathes, and other machining equipment

Qualification

CNC machiningHigh-mix low-volume manufacturingAerospace tolerancesEngineering drawingsInspection practicesTeam leadershipProcess organizationQuality standardsMentoringFast-paced environment

Required

5+ years of experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing and prototyping, particularly within aerospace, defense, or similarly complex, precision-driven industries
Strong knowledge of CNC and manual machining processes, materials (aluminum, steel, titanium, superalloys), and aerospace tolerances
Proven ability to lead teams, prioritize work, and deliver high-quality parts on aggressive schedules
Comfort working directly from engineering drawings, CAD models, and evolving designs
Familiarity with inspection practices, GD&T, and quality standards relevant to flight and test hardware
Thoughtful management skills and the ability to lead a growing technical team
Ambition to work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) program and transparent stock option plan
Self-managed and flexible time-off policy, including PTO, paid holidays, and sick time
Flexible work environment

Company

Astro Mechanica

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Astro Mechanica has designed a new form of jet engine—the Electric Adaptive Engine.
dateFounded in 2021
location
San Francisco, California, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://astromecha.co

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$27.6M
Key Investors
United Airlines VenturesAlumni Ventures
2025-08-20Series Unknown
2025-02-21Series A· $27.1M
2024-02-27Seed· $0.5M

Leadership Team

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Ian Brooke
CEO & Founder
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