Director of Manufacturing

Build the manufacturing operation that takes proven technology to scale

We’re partnering with a growing advanced technology manufacturer entering its next stage of production growth.

We’re seeking a hands-on manufacturing leader who can turn evolving, low-volume production into a disciplined, scalable operation. You’ll bring practical experience in modern manufacturing flow, automation, and robotics, paired with the ability to work directly alongside engineers and production personnel.

Core Responsibilities

• Design manufacturing flow: Develop production layouts, assembly sequences, workstations, and material flow that reduce bottlenecks and support increasing volume

• Deploy automation and robotics: Identify suitable applications, select equipment and integration partners, and lead implementation with engineering and production teams

• Solve production problems: Stay actively involved on the manufacturing floor, troubleshooting constraints and implementing practical improvements

• Establish repeatable processes: Build tooling, fixtures, work instructions, standardized work, and quality controls that improve consistency and efficiency

• Lead production performance: Develop the team and improve throughput, labor productivity, quality, and delivery through clear expectations and measurable results

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of manufacturing experience , including 5+ years leading production operations and manufacturing teams

• Direct experience implementing modern flow manufacturing , including production layouts, line balancing, material movement, and standardized work

• Hands-on automation experience , with demonstrated involvement in deploying automated equipment or robotic systems into production

• Proven success scaling complex hardware manufacturing , supported by measurable improvements in capacity, cycle time, productivity, quality, or delivery

• A practical, technically engaged leadership approach , with the ability to troubleshoot processes, coach personnel, and execute in a lean organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing robotics in assembly, material handling, or related production applications.
• Experience manufacturing electromechanical products in energy, automotive, aerospace, defense, or advanced industrial environments.
• An engineering degree or equivalent technical experience, with exposure to ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality systems.

The Opportunity

Work directly with company leadership and shape how the manufacturing operation grows. You’ll have meaningful ownership of production processes, equipment implementation, and team development, with daily involvement in turning plans into working systems.

If you’ve built manufacturing flow, implemented automation, and scaled production through direct execution, we’d welcome a confidential conversation.

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