VP Manufacturing
Core
Lead the establishment and scaling of manufacturing capabilities in the United States for autonomous defense systems.
Role type
VP Manufacturing (Strategic Leadership)
Builds
U.S. manufacturing ecosystem, production capabilities, and industrial partnerships for defense systems
Domain
Defense / Autonomous Systems / Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Manufacturing strategy, industrial partnerships, production scaling, supply chain management, process improvement (Lean/Six Sigma), cross-functional leadership, risk management, team building
Preferred skills
International exposure, robotics experience, aerospace/defense sector experience
Technologies
Advanced robotics, AI, defense regulatory frameworks
Responsibilities
Develop and execute U.S. manufacturing strategy, structure and manage manufacturing partnerships, oversee production setup and optimization, drive continuous improvement initiatives, build and lead the U.S. manufacturing organization, ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
Seniority
Executive (VP level)
