HEAD OF MANUFACTURING (MACHINING)

Job Description

Head of Manufacturing (Machining)\n

Hawthorne, CA

$150,000 – $250,000 / year + Stock Options

Freeform Technologies

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Lead the Future of Advanced Manufacturing.\n

Freeform is transforming how the world manufactures metal parts — deploying AI-driven, software-defined, autonomous 3D printing factories that bring the scalability of software to physical production. Our proprietary technology combines real-time controls, advanced sensing, and machine learning to deliver flawless, high-performance metal components at record speed and scale.

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As our Head of Manufacturing (Machining) , you’ll own the post-print machining operation end-to-end — leading the people, processes, and precision required to deliver world-class machined parts at scale. This is a hands-on leadership role at the forefront of advanced manufacturing, blending operational excellence with deep technical execution.

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About the Role\n

You’ll set the vision and direction for machining at Freeform — developing strategies to expand capacity, drive efficiency, and ensure flawless quality. You’ll work side-by-side with engineers, machinists, and programmers to solve complex technical challenges, improve throughput, and deliver precision components that meet the toughest aerospace and defense standards.

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Your leadership will help define how autonomous metal manufacturing scales globally.

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What You’ll Do\n

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• Own all aspects of machining operations, including CNC programming, setup, operation, inspection, and finishing

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What You Bring\n

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Why You’ll Love Working Here\n

At Freeform, every team member is a shareholder in our success. You’ll lead one of the most advanced machining operations in the world — combining autonomy, additive manufacturing, and precision CNC machining to make innovation move as fast as ideas do.

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Benefits & Perks

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Location\n

Freeform’s 35,000 sq. ft. facility in Hawthorne, CA is a state-of-the-art manufacturing hub for R&D, machining, and production — located in the heart of Los Angeles’ fast-growing tech corridor near the 405, 105, and 110 freeways.

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Compensation\n

$150,000 – $250,000 / year , depending on experience, technical expertise, and leadership scope.

Exceptional candidates with demonstrated success in scaling machining operations will be considered at the upper end of the range.

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Join Us\n

Lead a world-class team that’s redefining how high-precision metal parts are made — from Earth to orbit .