Director of Production
Core
Lead the transition from low-rate builds to repeatable, scalable production of autonomous long-range cargo aircraft.
Role type
Director of Production (Hardware/Aerospace)
Builds
Autonomous hybrid-electric cargo aircraft (V2/V3 models)
Domain
Aerospace / Autonomous Logistics / Hybrid-Electric Aviation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Production ramp leadership, manufacturing system design, team building & management, budget & headcount planning, design-to-build gap closure, floor execution, throughput/yield/cost/schedule ownership, supply chain scaling, BOM cost reduction, regulatory compliance (ITAR/safety/quality)
Preferred skills
Factory/production line build from scratch, regulated environment experience (FAA/DoD), DFM/yield improvement/reliability expertise, ambiguity navigation
Technologies
Hybrid-electric aircraft systems, autonomous flight systems, manufacturing execution systems
Responsibilities
Take aircraft from low-rate builds to repeatable, scalable production; Stand up manufacturing systems for real-world conditions; Build and lead production, manufacturing engineering, and quality organizations; Own headcount planning and budget for the production function; Work side-by-side with engineering to close the gap between design and build; Drive daily execution on the floor to identify and fix issues; Own throughput, yield, cost, and schedule accountability; Build supply chain to support aggressive production targets; Reduce BOM cost without compromising reliability; Establish a production cadence that increases speed without losing control; Ensure compliance with ITAR, safety, and quality requirements; Represent production on the leadership team and in board/customer/investor conversations
