Senior CNC Machinist and Machine Shop Lead
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Job Location:
Chantilly, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 95300 - 143000
Posted on:
16-08-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Title:
Senior CNC Machinist and Machine Shop LeadBelong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
KBRs National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security this position your work will have a profound impact on the countrys most critical role protecting our national security.
KBR is seeking a Senior CNC Machinist & Machine Shop Lead with advanced experience in 5-axis milling and CNC turning and programming to run the NRL machine shop and lead a team of highly skilled machinists. The ideal candidate will be hands-on with machining operations while managing daily shop activities schedules providing estimates for parts budgets quality and workflow for mission-critical hardware supporting spaceflight and aerospace programs.
Why Join Us
Innovative Projects:KBRs work is at the forefront of engineering logistics operations science program management mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
Collaborative Environment:Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
Impactful Work:Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead daily operations of the machine shop including scheduling work assignments and quality control.
Program set up and operate CNC mills (including 5-axis) and CNC lathes to produce high-tolerance aerospace components.
Develop complex CNC programs and optimize tool paths for efficiency and precision.
Select tooling fixtures and machining parameters to meet material requirements and dimensional tolerances.
Read and interpret aerospace engineering drawings blueprints and GD&T callouts.
Inspect hardware using micrometers calipers and other precision measuring instruments.
Troubleshoot machining and programming issues implementing corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with ISO AS9100 and aerospace manufacturing standards.
Maintain and oversee preventive maintenance schedules for all shop equipment.
Mentor and train machinists in advanced CNC programming and machining techniques.
Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to resolve manufacturing issues.
Work Environment:
Location: On-site
Travel Requirements: Minimal 20%
Working Hours: Standard
Basic Compensation:
$95300 - $143000 USD annually
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates knowledge skills abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Required:
High school diploma or equivalent; technical trade school or associate degree in manufacturing technology preferred.
10 years CNC machining experience.
Advanced proficiency in CNC CAM software for both milling and turning.
Expertise in 3-axis milling and CNC lathe operations.
Deep understanding of aerospace-grade materials (aluminum titanium stainless steel Inconel composites).
Strong GD&T interpretation skills.
Experience with precision measurement equipment.
Ability to lift 40 lbs and stand for extended periods.
Desired:
Security Clearance: Secret or higher
Aerospace or space industry manufacturing background.
AS9100 quality system knowledge.
Lead Lean manufacturing 5S and process improvement initiatives.
Ready to Make a Difference
If youre excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Lets shape the future together.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
Belong Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Electrical Discharge Machining
- Calipers
- FANUC
- CNC Milling Machine
- Machining
- Tooling
- CNC
- CAM Programming
- CNC Lathe
- Micrometer
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Trigonometry
