About this role
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
- 5+ years of manufacturing experience, with 2+ years in a supervisory or leadership role.
- Ability to work on-site in a manufacturing environment and support production requirements.
- This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
- Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and manufacturing ERP/MRP systems.
- Experience managing production schedules, workforce allocation, and manufacturing operations.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control, and workplace safety.
- Ability to analyze production data, resolve problems, and improve operational performance.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in titanium extrusion, metal processing, forging, or specialty alloy manufacturing.
- Knowledge of extrusion presses, billet heating, tooling, heat treatment, and downstream processing.
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, material traceability, and manufacturing quality systems.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Demonstrated success improving production efficiency, reducing scrap, and increasing on-time delivery.