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GROB DEPARTMENT LEAD

Tualatin, OR, USA

About the Role

The Grob Cell Lead is responsible for overseeing daily operations within the Grob machining cell, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met. This role serves as a hands-on leader, supporting operators, optimizing workflows, and acting as a key point of communication between team members and management.

Key Responsibilities 

  • Create a culture of Safety and accountability on the Team as well as individual work assignments

  • Adhere to all quality and safety standards within the department

  • Enforce safety procedures and guidelines, and housekeeping practices

  • Organize, plan and prioritize shift workload and activities in the functional area

  • Communicate with supervisors and other leads to coordinate operations and activities within or between shifts and other functional areas

  • Identify, recommend and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality and efficiency

  • Provide guidance and expert advice on technical, systems-, or process- related topics

  • Encourage and build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members

  • Identify training needs, and conducts training in equipment operations or work and safety procedures

  • Observe technical performance of the area staff and provides on the spot guidance

  • Run and set up machines as needed

  • Motivate team members to meet deadlines and productivity goals

  • Provide input to the supervisor for employee performance reviews

  • Maintain clean and organized work area with emphasis on safety, quality, efficiency, and utilization

  • Continually seek to improve work processes and individual performance

  • Adhere to all company policies and operational procedures

  • Perform additional tasks as assigned

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent (technical training preferred)

  • 5+ years of CNC machining experience, preferably with 5-axis machines

  • Proven leadership or lead experience in a manufacturing environment

  • Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling, and materials

  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings

  • Experience with precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, gauges)

  • Familiarity with CNC programming and troubleshooting

  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with multi-axis machining (4- or 5-axis)

  • Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience

  • Prior experience in aerospace, automotive, or high-precision manufacturing

About the Company

Machine Sciences makes machined parts perfectly for our partners and customers -- some of the world’s most advanced companies who are at the forefront of innovation. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in rapid development and pride ourselves on producing some of the most complex machined parts for world changing technologies. Our team is growing with our business, and we are seeking highly talented, energetic people, driven people to join our team of go-getters in delivering superior products and top-notch support.

Our Core Values

At Machine Sciences, our Core Values guide how we work, collaborate, and serve our customers. You'll thrive here if you are:


  • Humble – We remain open to learning and put the team first.

  • Collaborative – We work together to solve problems and achieve results.

  • Hungry – We take initiative, embrace challenges, and continuously improve.

  • Smart – We communicate effectively, think critically, and act with integrity.

What We Offer

At Machine Sciences, you'll work alongside some of the industry's best while supporting customers who are shaping the future of aerospace, defense, and advanced technology. We invest in our people, encourage continuous learning, and provide opportunities for professional growth.


Our benefits include:

  • Competitive compensation

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Paid holidays and generous PTO

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development

  • A collaborative culture built on our core values of Hungry, Humble, Collaborative, and Smart

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