15+ years in aerospace and defense engineering and manufacturing.
Experience in program execution within space, missile, defense, or hypersonic environments.
Proven operations and business development experience.
Strong background in managing profit and loss (P&L) statements.
Expertise in mechanical and technical environments.
Demonstrated leadership in matrixed organizations.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
Experience with AS9100 quality systems.
Responsibilities
Execute operational strategies to meet customer and financial goals.
Lead staffing and training efforts with HR teams.
Implement systems to improve workflow and support program success.
Establish process controls for on-time delivery and quality assurance.
Optimize facility utilization and track operational performance metrics.
Oversee financial reporting and site KPIs adherence.
Ensure site safety and compliance with safety policies.
Build relationships with customers and suppliers for proposal support.
Lead business development initiatives to achieve growth targets.
Support planning for equipment and facility expansion.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Paid time off.
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Tuition reimbursement.
Full Job Description
In this role, you will oversee all operational, financial, customer, and personnel activities for the Greenville, SC site. You will lead cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence, deliver on program commitments, drive growth initiatives, strengthen customer relationships, and ensure the site operates safely, efficiently, and in alignment with company objectives.
Responsibilities
Executes site operational strategies to meet customer commitments, financial goals, and performance targets.
Leads staffing efforts with corporate and local human resources teams and ensures training on best practices and standardized work.
Implements systems and processes that improve workflow, remove bottlenecks, and support programmatic success across departments.
Establishes and maintains strong process controls to ensure on-time delivery, zero defects, and expected margins using lean manufacturing and Six Sigma techniques.
Optimizes facility utilization and product flow and tracks operational performance through sitewide metrics.
Oversees adherence to financial reporting requirements and site key performance indicators (KPIs).
Ensures overall site safety and compliance with safety policies.
Builds relationships with customers and suppliers and supports proposal development and contracting activities.
Leads sales and business development initiatives, including efforts to win new customers and programs and achieve year-over-year growth targets.
Supports equipment and facility expansion planning to align capacity with future growth.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree.
Fifteen or more years of experience in aerospace and defense engineering and manufacturing environments.
Experience in program execution and operations within space, missile, defense, or hypersonic environments.
Experience in operations and business development.
Experience managing a profit and loss (P&L) statement.
Expertise in mechanical and technical environments.
Ability to work effectively within diverse and complex business models in midsize to large organizations.
Demonstrated leadership experience in matrixed environments.
Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma experience.
Ability to drive and sustain operational growth.
Experience with AS9100 quality systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree.
This position requires U.S. person status under U.S. export control laws, including U.S. citizens and nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
