CareerPlan

Head Of Production, Altius 700

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)Full-time$220k–$330k2026-11-05 → 2026-11-11
Security clearance required

Core

Lead manufacturing operations for the Altius family of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), transforming prototypes into scalable, high-volume production.

Role type

Senior leadership manufacturing head (aerospace/defense)

Builds

Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for ejection from host platforms or modular launch systems

Domain

Aerospace and defense

Required skills

manufacturing operations leadership, supply chain management, discrete manufacturing expertise, strategic planning, process improvement, team building, digital transformation, quality compliance

Preferred skills

startup experience, fast-growing organization experience, complex electromechanical systems experience

Technologies

PLM, ERP, MES, QMS

Responsibilities

Architect end-to-end production capabilities, optimize manufacturing floor and resource allocation, drive supply chain and quality teams, establish robust manufacturing processes, manage KPIs for financial and delivery performance, advise on digital manufacturing technologies, ensure AS9100D compliance

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC