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Manufacturing Director

Lensa
Dallas, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 12/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/22/2026
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Job Description

See what you re missing. Our employees work on the world s most advanced electronics from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first exemplified by our mission: We Protect Those Who Protect Us. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

As we navigate the complexities of developing technology, BAE Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Director to identify and drive manufacturing technologies that support the vision for factory workplace of the future. The Manufacturing Director manages the defense manufacturing facility and reports to the C4ISR Business Area Operations Director. This role will serve as the factory lead dedicated to manufacturing of products that meet or exceed performance for quality, delivery, and cost while driving a continuous improvement culture. The candidate will manage operations-related plans, budgets, policies, and procedures while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance relating to the manufacturing facility. This role has a 9/80 schedule where you will have every other Friday off.

Responsibilities Are Listed As Follows

  • Operations leadership in a high volume high / mix manufacturing leading teams in manufacturing of complex electro/mechanical hardware.
  • Accountability for performance metrics to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery & Cost.
  • Drives Factory Standardization by leveraging common manufacturing processes.
  • Develops the team with the skills and capabilities to meet the factory demands through staff development, mentoring, & personal growth opportunities.
  • Shape Team Culture and workforce integrity in the factory. Establishes a work environment of openness and trust where employees are challenged, developed, and work together as a team to achieve business objectives.
  • Factory ownership responsible to ensure manufacturing readiness.
  • Implements lean and continuous improvement activities in the business.
  • Manages functional expense budgets and manufacturing rates.
  • Ensures product meets requirements for Transition to Production.
  • Manages Factory Capacity modeling & capital utilization.
  • Lead or support complex affordability projects, including future automation efforts where applicable.
  • Development and execution of manufacturing strategy across multiple programs within the factory.
  • Develop and implement both a manufacturing and technical roadmap for the 5-year IBP.
  • Collaborate with FAST Labs and New Product Introduction organizations to connect Technology IRAD with Manufacturing IRAD to develop a comprehensive plan that incorporates both aspects for future development.
  • Pursue and execute Manufacturing IRAD projects to advance Operations capability and technical expertise

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration this role will be performed full-time on site.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Significant Operations leadership experience.
  • Knowledge and/or experience with AS9145/APQP or similar performance quality standards.
  • Continuous Improvement philosophy and practice Lean Six Sigma.
  • Proven record of on time, on budget, high quality product production.
  • Able to effectively work and collaborate across company s technical and non-technical functional disciplines (Program Office, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, Communications, Human Resources).
  • Proven leader, adept at navigating complex matrixed organizations, effectively communicating with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Creative and Innovative problem solver.
  • Able to obtain an Active Secret clearance.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Bachelor's Degree and 12 years work experience or equivalent experience.
  • Experience leading a growing organization is preferred.
  • Experience navigating customer and compliance audits.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $150370 - $255630

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

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