Technical Product Manager - Production Automation

Job Description

Job Description

Griffon Aerospace, a leader in the exciting Unmanned Aerial System industry, is seeking a Technical Product Manager to own the technical definition of manufacturing improvement initiatives across our UAS production lines. This role owns the technical roadmap for production scale-up, process development, and manufacturing automation, defining the engineering requirements, tooling, and equipment specifications needed to industrialize new manufacturing capability. The growing Madison, AL based small business is seeking innovative individuals who want to join an up tempo, maker culture that proudly provides products and services to support the American Warfighter!PRIMARY TECHNICAL FOCUSOwn the technical requirements and design intent for production line scale-up, translating throughput and capacity targets into facility layout, tooling, and workstation specificationsDefine composite fabrication tooling and process parameters (e.g., layup tool sets, takt time targets, cure/bond cycles) needed to meet validated production rate commitmentsSpecify and stand-up automated production cells, including robotic trim/finishing cells, CNC machining centers, and automated inspection (CMM) systems, partnering with equipment vendors on integrationLead technical planning for propulsion and subsystem integration across multiple engine/powertrain configurations, coordinating with domestic suppliers on qualification and capacityDevelop and validate rate-increase and surge capacity plans, defining the technical exercises and data needed to demonstrate production readinessServe as technical lead interfacing with engineering, production, quality, and supply chain to resolve design-for-manufacturing issues affecting cost, schedule, or producibilityDefine technical training and certification requirements for new production processes and equipmentDESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE5+ years in technical product management, manufacturing engineering, or industrialization role in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturingHands-on experience with composite fabrication processes, tooling design, and takt-time/cycle-time analysisExperience specifying or integrating robotic automation, CNC equipment, and automated metrology/inspection systemsFamiliarity with propulsion or powertrain integration (e.g., internal combustion, electric, or turbine systems) in a production environmentExperience developing rate-increase, surge capacity, or production validation test plansFamiliarity with UAS/UAV production environmentsExperience with PLM/ERP systems and engineering documentation/configuration controlFamiliarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologiesREQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCEBachelor 's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace, or materials engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent experience will be consideredStrong technical fluency across manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment, with the ability to write and evaluate detailed technical specificationsProven ability to translate production capacity and rate requirements into concrete engineering, tooling, and facility plansManufacturing experience, with working knowledge of materials and process considerations affecting production (e.g., composites, metallics, finishing, or assembly processes)Ability to read and work from engineering drawings, process specifications, and equipment technical dataStrong communication skills, with the ability to translate technical details for both engineering teams and non-technical stakeholdersJOB LOCATIONMadison, Alabama, United StatesPOSITION TYPEFull- Time/Regular/SalaryCOMPENSATION/BENEFITSCompetitive Salary/Comprehensive Benefits PackageUS CITIZENSHIP REQUIREDYesABILITY TO OBTAIN SECURITY CLEARANCEYes