Director, Production Partner Management
Core
Lead strategy, development, and management of an external manufacturing partner network for frontier-technology industries including humanoid robotics, aerospace, and healthcare.
Role type
Director, Production Partner Management
Builds
External partner network, joint ventures, and strategic capacity partnerships for manufacturing operations
Domain
Manufacturing operations, supply chain, frontier technology hardware
Required skills
manufacturing operations expertise, joint venture structuring, strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, quality system management, capacity planning, cross-functional leadership, risk management
Preferred skills
director-level partner management experience, digital manufacturing knowledge, capital planning experience, global manufacturing network experience, government/education partnership experience
Technologies
CNC machining, injection molding, sheet metal, casting, additive manufacturing, ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100
Responsibilities
Build and execute partner network strategy across processes and geographies; source, evaluate, and qualify new partners via capability audits; lead onboarding including pricing frameworks and production ramp plans; structure and negotiate joint ventures and co-investment agreements; manage equipment, staffing, and customer co-investment partnerships; develop education and government partnerships for talent pipelines and incentives; establish partner scorecards and drive continuous improvement; manage capacity allocation and resolve escalated issues; lead a team of partner managers
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on operational oversight
