Director, Future Manufacturing Programs

1 Month ago • 5 Years + • Manufacturing • $190,990 PA - $286,486 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Director of Future Manufacturing Programs will lead the planning, industrialization, and operational readiness of next-generation manufacturing initiatives across Shield AI. This role will serve as a critical bridge between future aircraft programs, engineering, operations, and facilities — ensuring seamless execution from concept through production ramp. You will be responsible for facility design and delivery, manufacturing systems planning, and ultimately take the lead for future product production launch. This is a high-impact role at the forefront of innovation in autonomous defense manufacturing.
Must have:
  • Direct all aspects of planning and execution for future manufacturing programs and facilities
  • Lead facility design, layout, construction coordination, and ramp readiness for upcoming production needs
  • Serve as the Operations Lead for the future product aircraft program, from industrialization through full-rate production
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to align manufacturing requirements with Aircraft Program milestones, Aircraft Engineering, and Supply Chain operations
  • Integrate future manufacturing infrastructure with Shield AI’s advanced product and technology roadmap
  • Develop and execute long-range plans for new production lines, equipment, and capability builds
  • Oversee capital investment planning and facilities scoping to meet future program objectives
  • Ensure manufacturability is embedded early in new aircraft development and lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM) practices
  • Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Production teams to drive a seamless transition from development to scaled operations
  • Champion data-driven planning tools and milestone execution practices to track and deliver program readiness
Good to have:
  • Master’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Systems, or Operations Management
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams in aerospace or defense industries
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver production facilities and new program manufacturing readiness on aggressive timelines
  • Familiarity with new product introduction (NPI), EVM, and manufacturing systems planning at scale
  • Greenfield facility development experience is a must
  • Own budget planning and management for the future manufacturing program, including capital and operational expenditures
Perks:
  • Bonus
  • Benefits
  • Equity
  • Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Job Details

Job Description:

The Director of Future Manufacturing Programs will lead the planning, industrialization, and operational readiness of next-generation manufacturing initiatives across Shield AI. This role will serve as a critical bridge between future aircraft programs, engineering, operations, and facilities — ensuring seamless execution from concept through production ramp. You will be responsible for facility design and delivery, manufacturing systems planning, and ultimately take the lead for future product production launch. This is a high-impact role at the forefront of innovation in autonomous defense manufacturing.

Are you ready to architect the facilities and programs that will power the future of AI-powered aircraft?

What You'll Do:

  • Direct all aspects of planning and execution for future manufacturing programs and facilities.
  • Lead facility design, layout, construction coordination, and ramp readiness for upcoming production needs.
  • Serve as the Operations Lead for the future product aircraft program, from industrialization through full-rate production.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to align manufacturing requirements with Aircraft Program milestones, Aircraft Engineering, and Supply Chain operations.
  • Integrate future manufacturing infrastructure with Shield AI’s advanced product and technology roadmap.
  • Develop and execute long-range plans for new production lines, equipment, and capability builds.
  • Oversee capital investment planning and facilities scoping to meet future program objectives.
  • Ensure manufacturability is embedded early in new aircraft development and lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM) practices.
  • Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Production teams to drive a seamless transition from development to scaled operations.
  • Champion data-driven planning tools and milestone execution practices to track and deliver program readiness.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
  • Significant experience in aerospace or advanced manufacturing, with 5+ years in program leadership roles.
  • Proven success in facility or production program setup, especially in a startup or high-growth environment.
  • Strong background in program execution and operational planning across engineering and manufacturing domains.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Systems, or Operations Management.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams in aerospace or defense industries.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver production facilities and new program manufacturing readiness on aggressive timelines.
  • Familiarity with new product introduction (NPI), EVM, and manufacturing systems planning at scale.
  • Greenfield facility development experience is a must.
  • Own budget planning and management for the future manufacturing program, including capital and operational expenditures.

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