Director of Manufacturing

Work Arrangement
This is an onsite position.

Job Overview
The Director of Manufacturing leads all aspects of production for AEVEX Tactical Systems ensuring product realization encompassing world-class quality safety and efficiency. This role drives strategic
manufacturing initiatives continuous improvement programs and cross-functional collaboration to meet customer regulatory and business performance goals.

Essential Functions
Lead and mentor a production team who thrives on change ready to meet all challenges and drives for success. Champion a culture of continuous improvement accountability and innovation across all manufacturing disciplines.
Oversee end-to-end production processes ensuring alignment with all support organizations.
Incorporate a data driven mindset monitor KPIs such as (but not limited to) first pass yield labor utilization COGs variance/trends WIP aging on time to plan (OTP) etc.
Develop and execute manufacturing strategies to support business growth cost reduction and on-time delivery targets.
Lead a multidisciplinary team of managers/supervisors manufacturing engineers and technicians to achieve ship schedule safety quality and cost targets.
Implement Lean Six Sigma and advanced manufacturing methodologies to improve process capability and reduce waste.
Manage capacity planning resource allocation and capital budgeting for production facilities and equipment.
Collaborate with engineering supply chain quality and program management to ensure manufacturability scalability and product reliability.
Ensure compliance with aerospace regulations ISO-9001 AS9100 and customer-specific quality requirements.
Perform other duties as required.
Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis or in accordance with posted schedule.
Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the companys policies and practices.
Embodies AEVEXs cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies
Proven track record driving Lean transformation and process improvement in highly regulated production environments.
Strong knowledge of ISO9001 AS9100 ITAR and NADCAP compliance requirements.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex programs budgets and cross-site operations.
Excellent leadership communication and stakeholder management skills.
Demonstrated development and use of Key Performance Metrics (KPIs):
On-time delivery rate and production schedule adherence.
Cost of goods sold (COGS) and manufacturing efficiency improvement.
Scrap and rework reduction percentages.
Quality performance metrics (first pass yield defect rate etc.).
Employee engagement and safety performance indicators.
Directs and provides expert knowledge in the strategic function of the department.
Develops short and long-term people and organizational strategy in alignment with AEVEX goals and direction.
Leads with impact & influence. Establishes credibility effectively persuades and develops others and achieves important objectives collaboratively.
Identifies recruits and retains top-notch talent.
Champions AEVEXs culture and empowers employees to take responsibility for their jobs and goals.
Sets performance standards and encourages employee engagement and results through delegation continuous feedback goal setting and performance management.
Maintains transparent communication. Appropriately communicates organization information through department meetings one-on-one meetings and appropriate email and regular interpersonal communication.

Education / Certifications
Bachelors degree in Operations Business Industrial Engineering or related field
Masters degree or MBA preferred
Associate plus appropriate experience considered.

Experience
10 years of progressively responsible managerial experience in aerospace/defense manufacturing
5 years in a senior production management role.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:

Frequently required to sit and to reach to use computers and other office equipment

Security Clearance
Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance U.S. Citizenship required.

About AEVEX

AEVEX headquartered in Solana Beach California supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation remote sensing and analysis solutions. The companys capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing exploitation and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define develop and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government partner nations and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California Florida North Carolina Ohio and Virginia.

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits including a 401(k)-retirement plan comprehensive Medical Dental Vision Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company professional development funds and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling legal help child and elder care support among other benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race religious creed color sex (including pregnancy breast feeding and related medical conditions) gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation national origin ancestry citizenship status military and veteran status marital status age protected medical condition genetic information physical disability mental disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal state and local laws.