Director, Manufacturing Engineering, Intelligence Systems

Develop and implement a long-term manufacturing engineering strategy aligned with company goals.

Drive innovation in manufacturing processes, automation, and technology adoption to enhance efficiency and scalability for both development and high-volume production.

Define KPIs, measure performance, and ensure alignment with operational and business objectives.

Architect the requirements and roadmaps for next-generation digital manufacturing tools to improve manufacturing design, analysis, and production efficiency.

Build systems and processes to support the manufacturing design and production of classified products in compliance with security and regulatory requirements.

Oversee the optimization of manufacturing methods, tooling, and processes to improve quality, reduce costs, and increase throughput.

Lead initiatives in lean manufacturing to reduce waste and improve production attainment and efficiency.

Develop scalable processes to support rapid growth and adapt to a highly dynamic production environment.

Ensure all manufacturing practices meet safety, quality, and regulatory compliance standards, including classified product handling.

Manage manufacturing plans across the product portfolio to adapt to fluctuations in capacity and demand, ensuring seamless production continuity and resource optimization.

Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of manufacturing engineers and technical staff.

Foster cross-functional collaboration across Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Development teams.

Promote a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Partner with R&D and product development teams to ensure seamless transition of new products from design to production.

Drive Design for Manufacturability (DfM) and Design for Assembly (DfA) principles during product development, ensuring smooth scaling into production.

Develop capacity plans and provide oversight for factory scoping, setup, and ramp-up to support production scaling and operational readiness.

Manage budgets, resources, and staffing for the manufacturing engineering department. Forecast future operational and headcount needs to support scaling efforts for high-growth production environments. Plan for rapid response to large-scale program demands, including classified systems, with short ramp-up times.

Manage budgets, resources, and staffing for the manufacturing engineering department.

Forecast future operational and headcount needs to support scaling efforts for high-growth production environments.

Plan for rapid response to large-scale program demands, including classified systems, with short ramp-up times.

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