Shop Manager-Management Engineer

What We Do

Durango Machining Innovations is a growing CNC machining company focused on delivering high-precision components. We take pride in our commitment to quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. We're looking for skilled CNC Machinists to join our team and contribute to our mission of excellence.

Job Description

The Shop Manager will oversee day-to-day operations of the production floor, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety across all processes. This role combines hands-on technical expertise in CNC and robotic programming with strong leadership to support operators, optimize workflows, and drive continuous improvement. The Shop Manager will also be responsible for resource planning, scheduling, and collaborating with engineering and leadership teams to meet customer and business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Spend time on the production shop floor to observe operations, gain process insights, and propose changes on an ongoing basis
• Practical experience with post process modification
• Oversee, train and support CNC operators
• Experience with producing quality CNC programs to accomplish production and quality goals
• Must be proficient in CNC and robotic programming
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Determine quality requirements to ensure products meet design specifications; modify programs to eliminate errors and meet quality standards
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems as they arise
• Analyze production factors including ability to produce, maintain, material costing, and program efficiency
• Support material ordering and job quoting
• Provide technical support to promote continuous improvement activities
• Proficient in time management and leadership skills
• Develop and maintain machine schedules and shop flow
• Attention to detail
• Must be able to work effectively as an individual or with a team

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 5 - 8 years proven experience in CNC and robotic programming required
• Practical experience with sound technical skills, analytical ability, decisive, good judgment, and strong operational focus
• Project management
• CMM/PCMM programing experience preferred.
• Proficient in computer technology and systems operations, including Microsoft Excel and Office 365
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work efficiently in and support a team environment
• Results and solution-oriented
• Must be able to lift 50lbs

• Competitive hourly wage (based on experience)
• Overtime opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Disability and Life insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for advancement and training
• Equal Opportunity Employer

Location

This is an in-person position based at our headquarters in Durango, Colorado.

**Please include a cover letter with your application.