ABOUT THE JOB: 

As a Manufacturing Operations Leader, you will be instrumental in ensuring the consistent, safe, and efficient production of high-quality products. You will drive initiatives to enhance manufacturing capabilities, maintain operational excellence, and lead cross-functional teams to achieve production goals. This role requires a seasoned professional with a proven track record of commanding manufacturing environments and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Ensure consistent, safe, and efficient production by leading initiatives to enhance product output and operational capabilities.
• Champion manufacturing optimization, driving cost reduction, quality improvement, productivity gains, and continuous improvement activities (including 5S) to boost utilization and uptime.
• Manage process capability and efficiency initiatives to reduce cycle times, increase yield, and prevent escapes.
• Champion cross-training and safety programs ensuring adherence to procedures, current training, incident documentation, and proactive hazard correction.
• Improve equipment, data and systems capability, manage Capex & asset lifecycle and integrate physical best practices
• Lead digital tool enhancements and integrate systematic best practices
• Support compliance with AS9100, FAR/DFAR, and MRA/MRL assessments, while collaborating on digital tool enhancements and integrating best practices.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing operations leadership, with a strong track record in driving production improvements and managing complex processes.
• Proven expertise in leading safety programs, implementing training, managing asset lifecycle and change control, and overseeing critical compliance standards (e.g., AS9100, FAR/DFAR).
• Demonstrated success in manufacturing optimization, including cost reduction, quality enhancement, productivity increases, and the application of continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., 5S).
• Strong communication and project management skills, with the ability to articulate strategic initiatives, manage cross-functional teams, and deliver concise leadership reports.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, including certifications or a proven track record of applying principles in projects.
• Experience integrating hardware, software, and firmware in end system products, encompassing functional and bring-up testing.
• Familiarity with Process Verification and Validation (V&V) practices, test cases, and overall strategy.
• Knowledge of manufacturing data systems and database structures (e.g., MySQL, Matlab, Airflow servers)