Head of Production, Imaging
Core
Lead production operations for a suite of defense imaging products, scaling from prototype to full-rate manufacturing.
Role type
Senior Director, Production Operations
Builds
Defense imaging systems (electro-optical, infrared, sensor data) for U.S. and allied military
Domain
Aerospace and Defense
Required skills
Production leadership, scaling products to full rate, discrete manufacturing, P&L management, workforce management (100+), AS9100D compliance, digital systems implementation (PLM/ERP/MES/QMS), cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
Startup experience, production engineering, technical engineering collaboration
Technologies
PLM, ERP, MES, QMS
Responsibilities
Own production outcomes (ramp plan, headcount), drive people and resources, hold cross-functional teams accountable, mature products to full rate, manage KPIs, advise on manufacturing strategy
Seniority
Senior Director, strategic & tactical execution