Manufacturing Lead: CNC

SAEKI - Manufacturing at software speed

Europe's defense industrial base cannot respond at the speed modern conflict requires. Legacy suppliers operate on month-long timelines. Tribal knowledge is retiring. Supply chains are fragile. SAEKI is building the operating system for autonomous factories — the infrastructure that lets Europe manufacture mission-critical components at software speed.

What We're Looking For

• 7+ years of hands-on CNC experience , including significant time as a machinist or CAM programmer before moving into leadership. You understand spindle speeds, toolpath strategies, and fixturing tradeoffs at a visceral level.
• 5-Axis Mastery: Proven expertise programming and operating 5-axis machining centers for complex aerospace or defense geometries.
• CAM Proficiency: Expert-level ability in Hypermill or similar. You can evaluate a CAM setup, challenge a process plan, and know when a tolerance callout is unrealistic before it hits the shop floor.
• Team Leadership: Experience building and leading a machining team. You set the standard for quality and discipline on the shop floor.
• Quality Mindset: Deep familiarity with AS9100 or equivalent aerospace quality systems. You understand GD&T, first-article inspection, and traceability requirements.
• Software-Driven Mindset: You are energized — not threatened — by the idea that software and AI will automate significant portions of CAM programming and machine operation. You want to shape that future.
• Location: Based in Munich (on-site at Factory ONE).
• Language: Fluent in German and English.

What we offer

• Mission: Rebuild the industrial sovereignty of the West. Your work directly enables the production of mission-critical hardware for defense and space.
• Total Ownership: High-stakes autonomy in your domain. You own both the problems and the solutions — and have the authority to execute.
• The Environment: Access to a 5,000m² state-of-the-art facility featuring 5-axis CNCs, industrial robots, and industrial 3D printers. Your work runs on real hardware from day one.
• The Team: "Special Forces" model. Everyone senior, everyone ships. No politics, no bureaucracy. Direct feedback, high standards.
• Compensation: Competitive salary + meaningful equity.
• Location: Factory ONE in Munich, depending on role. Hybrid options available where applicable.

What we're not looking for

• Supervisors who haven't touched a machine in years. You must be able to step in, diagnose a problem, and fix a setup.
• People who see automation as a threat to their expertise. We are building the future of manufacturing — you need to embrace it.
• Operators who prefer to work in isolation. This role requires constant collaboration with our software and AI teams.
• Leaders who manage by spreadsheet instead of by presence on the shop floor.

Apply

• Resume: Focus on systems you've built and owned.
• Portfolio: Show us work you're proud of — code, machines, or production systems.
• Cover letter: Why this mission? Why now? What would you build first?Ausblend

The Role

As the Manufacturing Lead — CNC, you are the owner of all subtractive machining operations at Factory ONE. Your mandate is to establish, scale, and optimize our 5-axis CNC capabilities — from process development and toolpath strategy to operator training and production output. You are the bridge between our Manufacturing Intelligence software and the physical reality of machining.

Based on-site at Factory ONE in Munich, you will run the CNC department and ensure every part that leaves the machine meets spec, on time.