Spirit Defense - Operations Engineering Manager
Core
Manage manufacturing operations teams, develop build plans, and drive process improvement, quality, and safety for defense and space missions.
Role type
Senior Operations Engineering Manager
Builds
Manufacturing build plans, production schedules, and continuous improvement initiatives for defense/space components
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Defense
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Manufacturing operations management, root cause analysis, project management, cross-functional team leadership, production metrics analysis, blueprint reading, SAP/MRP systems knowledge
Preferred skills
Lean principles, Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints, Demand Management, APICS Supply Chain principles, Sales/Inventory/Operations Planning
Technologies
SAP, MRP systems, Excel, PowerPoint
Responsibilities
Manage Manufacturing/Industrial Engineers, Planners, and Continuous Improvement Specialists; Develop and control manufacturing build plans; Conduct root cause analysis for assembly operations; Enforce safety and quality policies; Lead team in solving complex manufacturing problems; Utilize production metrics to drive results
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
