Manufacturing Manager II, Machining

<div class="content-intro"><p>At Zone 5 Technologies, we're redefining what's possible in unmanned aircraft systems. Our team of engineers and innovators is developing cutting-edge autonomous solutions that push the boundaries of UAS technology - solving complex challenges that matter.</p> <p>We're building the future of UAS capabilities, and we're looking for exceptional talent to join us. If you're driven by hard problems, energized by rapid innovation, and ready to make an impact on next-generation flight systems, you belong here.</p></div><p>The <strong>Manufacturing Manager II, Machining</strong> owns the end-to-end performance of the machine shop, including safety, quality, compliance, delivery, and cost. This role is responsible for translating company strategy into machining execution, building scalable manufacturing systems, and developing the people, processes, and infrastructure required to support current and future production demands.</p> <p> </p> <p>Unlike a Production Supervisor who focuses on daily shift execution, this role is accountable for department strategy, capacity planning, organizational design, and long-term operational excellence.</p> <p> </p> <p>This role owns how work is performed—people, processes, training, and execution systems—while partnering closely with Value Stream Managers who define what must be built and when.</p> <p> </p> <p>This role involves working closely with manufacturing managers, various engineering disciplines, production staff, and operations teams to support expected outcomes.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Scope of Responsibility</strong></p> <ul> <li>CNC milling and turning operations supporting prototype and/or production programs</li> <li>Multi-cell, potentially multi-shift environment</li> <li>Direct leadership of machinists/operators and leads/supervisors</li> <li>Cross-functional ownership with:</li> <ul> <li>Manufacturing Engineering</li> <li>Quality / Metrology</li> <li>Planning / Supply Chain</li> <li>Maintenance / Facilities</li> </ul> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p> <p><strong>Safety, Quality & Compliance (Foundational)</strong></p> <ul> <li>Own safety culture and compliance with all regulatory and internal requirements (AS9100/ISO, traceability, calibration discipline).</li> <li>Ensure controlled execution of machining processes, in-process verification, and rapid containment and root cause when defects occur.</li> <li>Drive first-pass yield, scrap reduction, and escape pre