Director, Industrialization

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director, Industrialization to architect and execute the manufacturing and industrialization strategy for our aircraft. This leadership role spans the entire lifecycle of industrial readiness, including integrating manufacturing plan into the supplier ecosystem, establishing test facilities, standing up a Final Assembly Line, and planning maintenance infrastructure. The ideal leader balances rigorous manufacturing engineering and proactive quality with the agility required to scale disruptive aerospace operations and advanced manufacturing systems. Proven experience standing up or scaling aerospace manufacturing is key.

Responsibilities

Manufacturing Strategy Development

• Manufacturing Strategy: Conceptualize, deploy, and scale advanced assembly strategies, specifically focusing on complex, Final Assembly Lines (FAL) and aircraft integration.
• Tooling & Equipment Lifecycle: Define technical requirements and establish the development processes and standards for heavy aerospace tooling, automated assembly equipment, and turnkey production line solutions.
• Digital Factory & Operational Systems: Architect the digital thread across the manufacturing footprint by leading the implementation of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and integrating automated, Industry 4.0 production technol