Production Lead
Core
Lead all production activity for autonomous air vehicle programs, scaling from prototype to full-rate production.
Role type
Senior Production Lead (Autonomous Systems)
Builds
Complex electromechanical autonomous air vehicles
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Autonomous Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Manufacturing leadership, Production lifecycle management (NPI to FRP), Supply chain management, ERP/MES/QMS implementation, Lean/Six Sigma, AS9100D compliance, Budget management ($10M+)
Preferred skills
Maritime/aerospace/defense manufacturing experience, Shipbuilding knowledge, Large vehicle production management
Technologies
ERP, MES, QMS
Responsibilities
Build and lead production organization, Establish manufacturing processes and infrastructure, Manage production budgets and schedules, Coordinate supply chain and procurement, Ensure compliance with quality requirements, Interface with engineering and program management
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership scope
