Business Summary:

Our client is a leading manufacturer and supplier of aerospace and defense components, specializing in fluid systems and components. Their core business revolves around the design, engineering, and manufacturing of fluid conveyance systems, which play a critical role in the functioning of various aircraft systems, including fuel, hydraulic, and air conditioning systems.

Requirements:

• B.A. or B.S. Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Requires 5 years management-level experience that includes supervision.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in a related manufacturing environment
• Extensive background in manufacturing processes/methodologies/technologies. 
• Familiarity with aerospace quality standards, systems and processes.
• Experience working with aerospace materials, both metallic (stainless, nickel, titanium, aluminum, tool steels) and non-metallic composites.
• Exhibits strong planning, organization, and analytical skills; capable of multitasking.
• Track-record demonstrating ability to effectively lead, train and motivate others to perform required job duties.
• Communicates across organizational levels (written and verbally) in a fair, respectful and constructive manner.
• Capable of developing and managing departmental budgets and capital projects.
• Proficient with related manufacturing computer systems/software (Microsoft Applications).
• Able to read and understand engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Must have excellent communication skills both written and oral.
•  Able to oversee the work of your direct reports; ensuring they are effectively producing quality work..

Day To Day Responsibilities:

• Plans manufacturing operations and activities, organizing programs to plan, schedule, support and improve manufacturing efforts. Schedules delivery requirements, maintaining a scheduled workflow to meet quoted customer need dates of hardware. 
• Provides supervision to a variety of manufacturing operations including processing, fabrication, forming, machining and assembly of metallic and/or composite parts.
• Ensures compliance with aerospace quality standards, systems and processes.
• Challenges conventional manufacturing wisdom and develops innovative production/process techniques. 
• Drives the continuous improvement of their assigned business.
• Makes and submits recommendations of capital needs to senior management to support current and future business growth.
• Fosters a cooperative working relationship with other Departments.
• Ensures adherence to company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices. 
• Ensures the financial targets are achieved. 
• Job description is not all inclusive of all duties. Other duties may be assigned.