Senior Director, Aerospace Manufacturing Operations

Company: Futureshaper.com
Location: Englewood
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

Company DescriptionSEAKR Engineering is seeking a Senior Director of Operations to lead and optimize both in-house manufacturing and contract manufacturing partnerships in support of our advanced aerospace programs. This role will report directly to the General Manager, manufacturing, production testing, facilities, EH&S, security and information systems to ensure operational excellence, efficiency, and scalability. The Senior Director will play a pivotal role in SEAKR's ability to meet customer demands, drive innovation, and maintain a competitive edge in the aerospace industry.Job DescriptionStrategic Leadership & Operational Execution

• Develop and execute theoperations strategyfor SEAKR, ensuringseamless integration of in-house production and external contract manufacturingto meet company objectives.
• Overseeend-to-end manufacturing operations, includingengineering, assembly, testing, and logistics, ensuring high-quality production at scale.
• Serve as akey advisor to the General Manager, providing operational insights, risk assessments, and solutions to enhance overall business performance.
• Leadcross-functional collaborationbetween engineering, production, and supply chain teams to driveefficiency, scalability, and innovation.
• Drivelean manufacturing principlesandprocess optimization initiativesacross all operations, ensuringbest-in-class execution.Contract Manufacturing & Supplier Management
  • Develop and managestrategic relationships with contract manufacturers, ensuring alignment with SEAKR's quality, delivery, and technical requirements.
  • Establishclear performance metricsand governance structures tomaximize contract manufacturer efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Work closely withsupply chain teamsto ensure that procurement, subcontracting, and inventory controlsupport both in-house and outsourced production.
  • Optimizemake-versus-buy decisions, balancing internal capabilities withexternal partnershipsto enhance flexibility and scalability.Manufacturing & Production Oversight
    • Lead SEAKR'shigh-mix, low-volume manufacturing operations, ensuring the production ofhighly complex, custom aerospace electronic payloads.
    • Overseeproduction test operations, ensuring 24/7 environmental and functional testing meetsaerospace-grade reliability standards.
    • Driveprocess automation and advanced manufacturing technologiesto increaseefficiency, quality, and throughput.
    • Ensure seamlesscoordination between engineering and production teams, accelerating time-to-market for cutting-edge aerospace products.People & Organizational Development
      • Recruit, develop, and mentor ahigh-performing operations leadership team, ensuring SEAKR has the right talent tosupport both internal and external manufacturing initiatives.
      • Foster aculture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement, drivingoperational excellence at all levels.
      • Partner withHuman Resourcesto align the workforce with business objectives, ensuring the hiring, retention, and development oftop-tier talent.Customer & Business Engagement
        • Act as akey operational interface with aerospace prime customers, ensuring SEAKR meets and exceedscustomer expectations for quality, delivery, and technical performance.
        • Leadcustomer experience strategy, ensuringexceptional service, responsiveness, and program execution.
        • Identify and drivebusiness growth opportunities, leveraging bothin-house and contract manufacturingcapabilities to enhance SEAKR's position.Compliance & Safety
          • Ensure adherence toall aerospace industry regulations, quality management standards, and company policies.
          • Partner withEnvironmental, Health, and Safety leadersto maintain aproactive safety cultureand regulatory compliance across all operational functions.Qualifications
            • Bachelor's degreeinEngineering, Business, or a related field(Master's preferred).
            • 12+ years of senior leadership experienceinoperations, contract manufacturing, and in-house productionwithin theaerospace, high-tech, or defense industry.
            • Deep expertise incontract manufacturing, supplier management, and make-versus-buy strategies.
            • Proven ability tooptimize complex, high-mix, low-volume manufacturing operations.
            • Strong ability tolead large, cross-functional teams, optimizeproduction workflows, and drivescalable solutions.
            • Expertise inlean manufacturing, process automation, and operational efficiencies.
            • Exceptionalcommunication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, with experience inexecutive-level strategy and execution.Additional InformationCompensation: Base payrange is $220,000 - $270,000 per year depending on qualifications. SEAKR has very rich medical, dental and vision insurance plans, along with a generous 401(k) retirement plan. In addition to base salary, employees are eligible for a year-end bonus. SEAKR offers a variety of paid leave, such as vacation, sick, bereavement, and FMLA.There is potential for a remote hybrid work schedule once training is complete.SEAKR is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.US Citizenship Required
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