Teams at Rugged Design Inc.

Create and maintain production schedules, manage inventory levels, estimate material and capacity needs, identify bottlenecks, track production metrics, coordinate across sales, procurement, manufacturing, quality, and shipping, use ERP/MRP systems to align physical inventory with system records, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Operate and maintain multi-axis CNC lathes to tight tolerances (.0005"). Perform setups, tool changes, quality checks, load materials (stainless, titanium, aluminum, Delrin), modify programs, and ensure productivity, safety, and communication across shifts.