The desired Director of Production will manage production activities in support of the Company’s propulsion systems.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Reports to the CTO
• Manages production program schedule with CTO, Chief Engineer and Manufacturing Engineer
• Responsible for developing and managing production workflows and procedures
• Reviews, accepts, or rejects production procedures in sufficient time ahead of production run commencement
• Interfaces directly with Chief Engineer & Manufacturing Engineer to ensure product designs and production procedures are ready ahead of production run commencement
• Interfaces with the Lead Manufacturing Specialist to achieve production throughput on schedule
• Interfaces directly with Buyer-Planner and Manufacturing Engineer to secure flight hardware inventory and tooling ahead of production run commencement
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends
• Ensures production safety standards (both internal and OSHA/etc).
• Perform other duties as required

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with high levels of collaboration with cross-functional teams at every level
• Familiarity with AS9100, 5S quality assurance processes and procedures
• Ability to create, read, and explain value stream maps of complex processes.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to adapt to any situation’s needs.
• General knowledge of supply-chain manufacturing and procurement processes
• Proactive in offering assistance to direct team members, supervisor, and cross-departmental teams
• Experience with either building or scaling production / understands what mass production looks like
• Proficient with G Suite, Microsoft Office Suite or related software (to include CAD)

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Master’s in Engineering or Program Management
• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or integration within Aerospace & Defense industry

Tagged as: AS9100, 5S, osha