CNC Production & Estimating Lead
Job in
Anaheim, Orange County, California, 92808, USA
Listed on 2026-09-23
Listing for:
Pen Mfg
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-23
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, CNC Machinist, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Pen Manufacturing is rebuilding our CNC department and seeking a highly capable CNC Production & Estimating Lead who can run work, quote jobs, and help define process until the department is firing on all cylinders.
This is not a typical machine operator role. You will be expected to:
- Program and run CNC machines
- Quote jobs accurately and competitively
- Help rebuild and standardize CNC processes
- Advise on tooling, fixturing, and potential machine upgrades
- Train and support operators as volume grows
If you are the hands‑on technical professional who enjoys both the machine shop floor and the strategy behind quoting and process improvement, this position is built for you.
Machine Operations & Programming- Program, set up, and run CNC mills and lathes
- Ensure parts are produced to spec and quality standards
- Troubleshoot tooling, feeds/speeds, and fixturing
- Review prints and create accurate machine time estimates
- Prepare cost‑based quotes for CNC work
- Collaborate with sales and engineering to price jobs competitively
- Help define standard work and best practices
- Recommend tooling, software, and machine upgrades
- Support training of additional operators as volume increases
- Act as technical lead for the CNC department
- 5+ years CNC experience, including programming + set up (G-code, CAM) [A must]
- Comfortable quoting jobs and estimating machine time
- Experience with a mix of mills/lathes, and familiarity with CAM tools
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving skills
- Experience with tooling selection, fixturing, and setup best practices
- Bonus: experience with manufacturing quoting tools or ERP integration
- Bonus: experience with machine upgrades or shop rebuilds
This role needs someone who can do, teach, and improve.
Compensation- Competitive base salary (please include your expected range when applying)
- Performance bonus tied to throughput improvement and quoting accuracy
- Opportunity for expanded leadership responsibilities as CNC department grows
You won’t be a number. You will:
- Be central to rebuilding CNC capacity
- Shape how we quote, price, and deliver CNC work
- Influence decisions about tooling and machine investments
- Train and lead future CNC talent
The pay range for this role is:
70, USD per year (Anaheim, CA)
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