POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for the optimization of the CNC machining process to drive machine efficiency, reduce downtime and maintain safety. Responsibilities include analyzing process performance, reducing waste, developing technical documentation, managing non-conformance, troubleshooting and ensuring compliance with OSHA safety standards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develops and maintains standard work for the machine shop.
- Develops and maintains standard work programming.
- Develops and maintains Continuous Improvement metrics.
- Troubleshoots non-conformances and implements Root Cause and Corrective Action.
- Design and Development of fixturing.
- Measure and improve first pass yield.
- Maintain department quality objectives.
- Provide technical support for the machinist.
- Diagnoses of CNC program and tooling issues.
- Perform time studies to drive estimated run time improvement.
- Analyzation of machine performance.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Programming and Operations.
- Implement Cycle time reduction practices.
- Support legacy and new product introduction (NPI) projects working with a team of Program Managers, Project Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers and Weld Engineers to meet shipment goals.
- Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for creating a professional, safe, and clean environment evidenced by: being at work on time to perform assigned duties, following the policies of Granite State Manufacturing, always wearing safety glasses in designated areas, maintaining a neat and orderly work area, and following safety practices to prevent errors.
- Demonstrates commitment to teamwork by establishing effective relationships and networks with both managers/directors and workers, and collaborating with them to accomplish shared purposes and goals.
- Abides by GSM Code of Ethics and Business Conduct standards and strictly observes all U.S. and foreign laws and regulations.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- 5+ years of experience or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of experience in a defense/aerospace-related job shop environment is a plus.
- Subject matter expert in GD&T.
- Experience interpreting detailed engineering drawings.
- BS in Mechanical, Quality, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering discipline or 5+ years of equivalent on the job training and experience.
- Proficiency in MS Office Products
- Proficiency in SolidWorks.
- Proficiency in Mastercam
- Excellent human interaction skills
- Ability to obtain security clearance a plus.
EEO STATEMENT
Granite State Manufacturing (GSM) is an equal opportunity employer. GSM does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws in its programs, activities, or employment.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Floating holidays
- Paid holidays
- 401(k)
- 401(k) company matching
- Dental & Vision insurance (Company paid)
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Competitive health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Referral program
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of experience in a defense/aerospace-related job shop
- BS in Mechanical, Quality, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering
- Proficiency in MS Office Products
- Proficiency in SolidWorks
- Proficiency in Mastercam
Granite State Manufacturing Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Granite State Manufacturing and has not been reviewed or approved by Granite State Manufacturing.
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Affordable Benefits — Health coverage is described as having low employee contributions with the employer covering a substantial share in many cases. This reduces out-of-pocket costs alongside options like FSAs and wellness incentives.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision plans are offered together with company-paid short- and long-term disability and life/AD&D insurance. Additional programs such as an EAP and voluntary worksite benefits expand the protection set.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is included to support long-term savings. The broader package is complemented by paid time off and holidays.
Granite State Manufacturing Insights
What We Do
Granite State Manufacturing (GSM) is a New Hampshire-based precision manufacturer with more than 85 years of history and a clear purpose: building complex systems that support the U.S. Navy submarine fleet. From our facilities in Manchester and Nashua, NH, our 170+-person team produces precision-machined components, certified weldments, electromechanical assemblies, and integrated systems for U.S. Navy programs, including submarine life support, sonar, & communications systems. We hold AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, and ITAR registrations — and we take those standards seriously, because the people who use what we build depend on them. GSM is a growing company. We've received Navy Supplier Development Funding across four programs, invested in advanced 5-axis machining, large-scale welding, and high-bay assembly capability, and helped build active training partnerships with Nashua Community College, Manchester Community College, and UMass Lowell — with machining and welding programs funded in full by the U.S. Navy. Machinists, welders, quality professionals, engineers, planners, and program managers are some of the roles we hire for. People who do their best work when the stakes are real. If that sounds like you, we'd like to talk.
Why Work With Us
We machine, weld, and assemble systems for U.S. Navy submarines. Not generic contract work — specific, high-consequence builds that have to be right. Family-owned for 85+ years. Two NH facilities. Work worth being good at.
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