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Autonomous Machining Ops Lead, 5-Axis; Austin

Job in Austin, Travis County, Texas, 78716, USA
Listing for: Triumphant Nerd
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-27
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Engineer, Automation Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 220000 USD Yearly USD 220000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Autonomous Machining Ops Lead, 5-Axis (Austin)

Triumphant Nerd is sourcing a Head of Machining Operations to help build and scale the first autonomous machine shop for aerospace and defense manufacturing. This role focuses on designing, operating, and optimizing highly automated 5-axis machining environments built for precision, scalability, and production efficiency.

What you’ll do:
  • Design and build the operational blueprint for a next-generation autonomous machine shop
  • Lead machine shop architecture, including machine selection, tooling strategy, fixturing, work holding, and production workflows
  • Drive automation initiatives across machining operations, including robot-on-rails systems, pallet loaders, unattended machining, and process optimization
  • Own CNC process development for complex precision aerospace and defense components
  • Establish metrology and CMM inspection workflows to ensure repeatable, zero-defect quality standards
  • Build and lead the early machining operations team, including machinists, CNC programmers, and manufacturing staff
  • Develop SOPs, shop-floor standards, and operational systems focused on uptime, throughput, and continuous improvement
  • Partner directly with company leadership on factory design, equipment strategy, and long-term manufacturing scale plans

5-Axis CNC Milling, CAM Programming, CMM Metrology, Robot-on-Rails, Pallet Loader Systems, GD&T, AS9100, ITAR

Why Join:
  • Competitive compensation package up to $220K
  • Help our client build the first autonomous machine shop designed for scalable U.S. manufacturing
  • Work directly with founders and leadership on high-impact operational decisions
  • Hands-on ownership of advanced machining systems, automation, and factory operations
  • On-site role in Austin, TX
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