Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary
The Project Manager/Estimator will be responsible for overseeing the entire estimating and machining process from start to finish on individual projects, ensuring that parts are produced to the required specifications, within budget, and on time, by coordinating with management, machinists, and other departments to manage project timelines, quality control, and resource allocation across multiple projects simultaneously; essentially acting as the central point of contact for each project within the machine shop.

Key responsibilities of a CNC project manager:

• Project planning and scheduling: Analyzing customer drawings and specifications, creating detailed project plans with timelines, milestones, and resource allocation, and coordinating with the shop floor to ensure smooth production flow.
• CNC programming and setup: Working with GibbsCAM to develop and optimize CNC programs for complex parts, ensuring proper tool selection and machine settings for optimal efficiency.
• Quality control: Implementing and monitoring quality control procedures to ensure all produced parts meet required tolerances and specifications.
• Cost management: Tracking project costs, identifying potential cost-saving opportunities, and managing material usage to stay within budget.
• Customer communication: Acting as the primary contact for clients, providing updates on project progress, addressing concerns, and managing expectations.
• Team leadership: Supervising and motivating the CNC machining team, including machinists and operators, assigning tasks, and providing technical support.
• Technical expertise: Possessing strong knowledge of CNC machining processes, different types of CNC machines, tooling, and materials to make informed decisions throughout the project.
• Continuous improvement: Identifying areas for process improvement, implementing new technologies or techniques to enhance efficiency and productivity within the machine shop.

Skills required for a CNC project manager:

• Technical skills: Solid understanding of CNC machining principles, programming languages, and CAD/CAM software.
• Project management skills: Proven experience in project planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and reporting.
• Leadership skills: Ability to lead and motivate a team, delegate tasks effectively, and resolve conflicts.
• Communication skills: Excellent written and verbal communication to effectively interact with customers, engineers, and shop floor personnel.

Company Description

Green Specialty Services proudly serves major aerospace and defense OEMs, their supply chains, and government contractors who require precision test specimens and high-accuracy machined components.

Our expertise in precision manufacturing, AS9100-compliant quality systems, and advanced inspection capabilities ensures that our customers receive reliable, high-performance parts that meet the strictest industry standards.

Company Description

Green Specialty Services proudly serves major aerospace and defense OEMs, their supply chains, and government contractors who require precision test specimens and high-accuracy machined components. \r\n\r\nOur expertise in precision manufacturing, AS9100-compliant quality systems, and advanced inspection capabilities ensures that our customers receive reliable, high-performance parts that meet the strictest industry standards.

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