Senior Director, Manufacturing Operations - Imaging
Core
Leading production operations for advanced imaging systems (computer vision, electro-optical, infrared) used in defense and military applications.
Role type
Senior Director, Manufacturing Operations
Builds
Imaging products and systems for U.S. and allied military capabilities
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Imaging Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Production leadership, scaling products to full rate production, P&L management, workforce management (120+ employees), cross-functional collaboration, process improvement, strategic planning, technical engineering partnership, AS9100D compliance
Preferred skills
Startup experience, discrete production in technical industries (aerospace, automotive, medical), process manufacturing experience
Technologies
PLM, ERP, MES, QMS
Responsibilities
Own production outcomes (ramp plan, NPI, headcount), drive people and resources for production goals, hold cross-functional teams accountable for deadlines and budget, mature products from prototype to full rate production, manage KPIs for financial/quality/delivery, advise on digital technology implementation, partner with SVP of Manufacturing
Seniority
Senior Director, strategic leadership with tactical execution
