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Deputy Head of Production, Intelligence Systems

Ashville, OH (Arsenal 1)Full-time$190k–$252k2026-10-22 → 2026-11-11
Security clearance required

Core

Lead production operations for Intelligence Systems products, scaling from prototype to full-rate manufacturing for national security customers.

Role type

Senior Director of Production (Manufacturing Engineering & Operations)

Builds

Defense electronics and sensor systems for Intelligence Community (IC) customers

Domain

Aerospace & Defense / Electronics Manufacturing

Required skills

Production leadership, P&L management, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain management, Quality management, Strategic planning, Cross-functional leadership, Process improvement, Digital systems implementation (PLM/ERP/MES/QMS), AS9100D compliance

Preferred skills

Scaling products to full-rate production, Electronics assembly automation, Large team management, Startup experience, Technical engineering collaboration, Strategic thinking

Technologies

PLM, ERP, MES, QMS

Responsibilities

Own production outcomes (ramp plan, NPI, headcount), Lead Manufacturing Engineering/Production Test/Manufacturing Operations, Drive production from prototype to full-rate, Manage financial/quality/delivery KPIs, Implement digital production technologies, Partner with Engineering/Deployment/Program Management

Seniority

Director, strategic & tactical execution