Manager, Mechanical Testing and Machine Shop
We are looking for a Manager, Mechanical Testing and Machine Shop to join our Louisville, KY team!
As our Mechanical Testing and Machine Shop Manager you will be responsible for both departments, ensuring parts are machined and tested to customer specifications.
This is a great opportunity for an individual with some supervisory experience and a technical background, who enjoys supporting the site sales team.
Location: Louisville, KY
Salary: $80,000 - $92,000
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in KY. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.
We Take Care of Our People
Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *
Your Challenge
- Manage the mechanical testing and machining departments (4 direct reports).
- Develop machine shop and mechanical testing procedures in coordination with company standards and objectives.
- Act as a Safety Ambassador – ensuring corporate guidelines and safety requirements are followed.
- Prioritize and maintain work schedules based on production deadlines and ensures deadlines are met.
- Maintain preventative maintenance schedule on machines and testing equipment.
- Operations management – human resources, office administration, expenses, personnel management
- Create reports for management and corporate, including metrics and KPIs
- Make budgetary recommendations for capital expenditures and manpower for machine and mechanical testing shop areas.
- Support the sales group, act as the technical expert for customer quotes.
What You Bring
- At least 2-3 years of supervisory experience
- Job shop experience
- Flexible and adaptable to changing prioritizes
- Mechanical testing or machining experience
Preferred:
Who We Are
Our Values
Environmental, Social and Governance
Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies ("CWST") is the group name for the collective technical services provided by the legacy companies of Metal Improvement Company("MIC"), E/M Coating Services, Everlube Products, FW Gartner Thermal Spraying, Para Tech Coating, Component Coating & Repair Services, Bolt's Metallizing, Keronite, and IMR Test Labs.
CWST is a Division of Curtiss-Wright Corporation, a global innovative company that delivers highly engineered, critical function products and services to the commercial, industrial, defense and energy markets.
To learn more, please visit us at Surface Treatment and Metal Improvement | CWST
This location is one of our IMR Test Labs. To learn more, please visit us at Materials Testing Services | IMR Test Labs
*Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.