Design and Manufacturing Operations Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Washington.

📋 Description

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and associated programs.

• Build and nurture client relationships to uncover insights and bidding opportunities for the organization.

• Manage program coordination from the bidding process to contract award, including delivery and production stages.

• Create and oversee comprehensive program schedules that align with customer milestones.

• Facilitate cross-functional execution involving engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, and supply chain.

• Ensure that all deliverables comply with client technical requirements, specifications, and quality standards.

• Conduct regular program reviews with client stakeholders.

• Proactively identify and resolve potential risks.

• Oversee contract scope, change orders, and commercial agreements.

• Supervise supplier and sub-tier vendor performance.

• Assist with hardware builds, qualification testing, and readiness for delivery.

• Ensure adherence to compliance standards (ITAR, export controls).

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.

• Over 7 years of program/project management experience within the aerospace or manufacturing sectors.

• Experience in serving as a supplier/vendor for major aerospace clients.

• Demonstrated capability in managing complex hardware programs.

• PMP certification.

• Familiarity with production ramp-up and scaling processes.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Opportunities for professional development.