Director Value Stream (m/f/d)
Core
End-to-end industrial execution of a launch vehicle program, transforming engineering designs into scalable production systems for safe, reliable, and commercially competitive launch vehicles.
Role type
Director, Value Stream (Aerospace Manufacturing & Operations)
Builds
Repeatable, scalable production systems for launch vehicles; global supply chain; high-rate manufacturing capabilities.
Domain
Aerospace / Launch Vehicle Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (manufacturing systems & launch vehicles)
Required skills
Executive leadership in aerospace/defense/automotive, scaling manufacturing from prototype to serial production, Lean manufacturing, supply chain transformation, capital investment management, operational strategy, multidisciplinary team leadership.
Preferred skills
APQP/PPAP methodologies, digital manufacturing/Industry 4.0, AS9100 quality standards, test operations management, international manufacturing expansion.
Technologies
CNC machining, composite manufacturing, additive manufacturing, factory automation, digital manufacturing tools, NDT, metrology systems.
Responsibilities
Lead operational functions across manufacturing, supply chain, production, quality, and testing; develop and execute industrial strategy; build world-class aerospace manufacturing organization; ensure manufacturability of engineering designs; manage large operational budgets and capital programs; establish operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & operational execution
