Head of Aircraft Production (R6147)

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in aerospace or comparable advanced manufacturing, including at least 5 years leading production teams.
• Demonstrated experience leading prototype or new product introduction builds and carrying a product into sustained production.
• Proven ability to build and scale manufacturing operations, including workforce development, capacity planning and production systems.
• Experience leading complex assembly and integration operations with demanding quality, configuration and traceability requirements.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing readiness, tooling validation, material coordination and production launch.
• Track record of improving safety, quality, delivery and cost through Lean manufacturing and structured problem-solving.
• Ability to lead across Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Program Management, resolving competing priorities and driving clear accountability.
• A hands-on leadership style, with the ability to move between long-term factory planning and detailed problem-solving on the floor.