Job Summary: Ensures the manufacture of completed units by overseeing activities such as assembly of components into subassemblies; mating or joining of structural assemblies (metallic and nonmetallic); installation of systems (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic) that are fastened with screws, bolts, rivets, solder, crimping or swaging, connectors, or adhesives; and testing with mechanical, electrical, and electronic test equipment. Interfaces with engineering, management, suppliers, and customers to meet product requirements and customer acceptance. Primary Responsibilities: • Lead team in developing solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity. • Lead a team of represented employees in the fabrication and assembly of complex aerostructures, to meet production requirements and customer acceptance. • Ensures the manufacture of completed units by overseeing activities such as assembly of components into subassemblies; mating or joining of structural assemblies (metallic and nonmetallic); installation of systems (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic) that are fastened with screws, bolts, rivets, solder, crimping or swaging, connectors, or adhesives; and testing with mechanical, electrical, and electronic test equipment. • Interfaces with engineering, management, suppliers, and customers to meet product requirements and customer acceptance. Additional Responsibilities: • Other duties as assigned. Qualified Experience and Training: • At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment • Experience working with multiple cross-functional groups (Quality, Assembly, Procurement, Supply Chain, Machining, etc.) • At least 5 years experience in a leadership/management role Education: Required • High School Diploma or GED Preferred • Associate or Bachelor's Degree Experience: Preferred • Experience developing and managing a statement of work on time and within budget • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite • Experience using SAP • Ability to work any shift, including alternative work weeks • Experience working in a union environment with collective bargaining agreements • Experience monitoring cost • Experience managing projects • Experience with strategic planning • Experience working with new product introduction (NPI) Licensure/Certifications: Travel Required: • 5% domestic/international travel Citizenship: • U.S. Citizenship is required Clearance: • N/A Qualified Skills: Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities: Required • Proven leadership experience Organizational information: Communication Skills: Required • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. • Ability to articulate complex issues to others. • Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters is essential. • Demonstrated effectiveness in interpersonal skills. Preferred Technical Systems Proficiency: Complexity of the Role: Level of Decision Making: Direct Reports: Is this a people manager? • Yes Job Dimensions: Nature of Contacts: • Moderate communication on a regular basis with internal and external parties at all levels Physical Requirements: • Onsite: 100 % • Vision: Daily able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. • Hearing: Daily able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms. • Speaking: Daily able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. • Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): Able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. • Carrying: Weekly able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. • Lifting: Weekly able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. • Pushing / Pulling: Weekly able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. • Sitting: Daily able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer. • Squatting / Kneeling: Weekly able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. • Standing: Daily able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor. • Travel: 5% able to travel independently and at short notice. • Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): Daily able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. • Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site. • Administrative position only PPE required: Safety glasses on manufacturing floor, bump caps in designated areas, and safety-toed shoes in designated work areas.