The OpportunitySkyways is building autonomous aircraft that are already flying real missions. The next challenge is not proving it works. It's building it reliably, repeatedly, and at scale.
We are looking for a VP of Production to take us from low-rate builds to a true production system. This role owns everything required to make aircraft that don't just fly once, but fly every time.
You will build the production system, not inherit one. That includes the factory, the processes, the team, and the operating cadence. This is a hands-on leadership role where execution matters more than strategy slides.
What You'll Do:- Take aircraft from low-rate builds to repeatable, scalable production
>- Stand up manufacturing systems that actually run under real conditions
>- Build and lead production, manufacturing engineering, and quality as one team
>- Work side-by-side with engineering to close the gap between design and build
>- Drive daily execution on the floor. Identify what's breaking and fix it fast
>- Own throughput, yield, cost, and schedule. Be accountable when they miss
>- Build supply chain that can support aggressive production targets, not just prototypes
>- Reduce BOM cost without compromising reliability
>- Establish a production cadence that increases speed without losing control
>- Ensure compliance with ITAR, safety, and quality requirements without slowing the team down
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What You'll Bring:- You have personally led a production ramp for a complex hardware system
>- You have built manufacturing processes that were used daily, not just designed on paper
>- You have been accountable for output. Throughput, yield, cost, and delivery
>- You have worked in environments where things were unclear and still moved them forward
>- You are comfortable on the floor, in the build, and in the details when needed
>- You can push engineering, supply chain, and operations to align and deliver
>- You know how to move fast without letting quality collapse
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Bonus Points:- Built a factory or production line from scratch
>- Experience in regulated environments (FAA, DoD, etc.)
>- Deep experience with DFM, yield improvement, and reliability in the field
>- You thrive in ambiguity and love solving problems no one has solved before
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Want to join our mission? Apply to learn more!Due to U.S. government contract requirements, this role is limited to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or candidates from specific countries authorized under applicable export control regulations.
