Factory Planning and Expansion Lead
Core
Lead end-to-end planning, factory layout, and construction of new manufacturing facilities and expansions for Skydio's autonomous drone production.
Role type
Senior Factory Planning and Expansion Lead
Builds
New manufacturing facilities and expanded production sites for autonomous drone manufacturing
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Industrial construction
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Factory design and layout, Capital project management, Site development, Contractor management, MEP systems knowledge, Construction project controls, Commissioning management, Industrial building systems expertise
Preferred skills
Aerospace manufacturing experience, Lean factory design, Green building standards (LEED), Factory automation knowledge, Production flow optimization
Technologies
CAD, Project management software, Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Responsibilities
Lead complex factory design from concept through commissioning, Manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets for capital expenditures, Conduct site inspections to monitor progress and safety compliance, Collaborate with operations to translate production needs into facility requirements, Oversee commissioning and drive punch list completion for handover
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC