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SDNS, Director of Operations

8 hours, 16 minutes ago
United States
Full-time
Executive
Operations Manager
Project and Program Management
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Voyager

Voyager

Voyager specializes in providing innovative defense and space technology solutions, focusing on advanced systems and infrastructure that support mission-critical operations from ground to space.

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Description

  • Provide strategic leadership for daily production operations to achieve schedule, cost, quality, and safety objectives.
  • Own end-to-end execution of production systems, including build plans, travelers, routers, and integrated master schedules.
  • Lead high production rate readiness and large-scale production ramp initiatives.
  • Identify, mitigate, and escalate risks affecting delivery, quality, or safety.
  • Oversee workforce strategy, including labor planning, staffing, training, and multi-shift operations.
  • Ensure compliance with AS9100, DoD, and customer-specific requirements across operations.
  • Direct system-level assembly, integration, functional test, and final acceptance activities.
  • Establish root cause, corrective action, and problem-solving processes for production and test anomalies.
  • Partner with Engineering leadership to improve design for manufacturability and producibility.
  • Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Drive improvements in yield, cost efficiency, rework reduction, and cycle time.
  • Own and monitor operational KPIs to support data-driven decision-making and accountability.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Test Engineering leaders.
  • Lead customer audits, program reviews, regulatory inspections, and production readiness reviews.
  • Build and develop a high-performing operations organization and support performance management and succession planning.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field.
  • 10–15+ years of progressive leadership experience in aerospace manufacturing or production environments.
  • 7+ years of experience leading managers and large, multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Deep expertise in complex assembly and system integration.
  • Deep expertise in environmental, functional, and acceptance testing.
  • Deep expertise in aerospace quality management systems, including AS9100.
  • Deep expertise in lean manufacturing and operational excellence.
  • Proven track record of leading operations in a highly regulated, safety-critical environment.
  • Direct experience with rocket engines, in-space propulsion, or missile propulsion systems is preferred.
  • Experience scaling propulsion production from development/NPI into full-rate manufacturing is preferred.
  • Background in test-heavy environments such as hot-fire test stands, cryogenic systems, or high-pressure systems is preferred.
  • Experience leading operations in high-rate or rate-driven aerospace manufacturing environments is preferred.
  • Lean Six Sigma certification, such as Black Belt or equivalent, is preferred.
  • Demonstrated success in new product introduction, scaling production, and rate transitions is preferred.
  • Applicants must be a U.S. Person eligible to obtain required export authorizations under ITAR and EAR regulations.

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $160,000 to $210,000 USD.
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO) to support work-life balance.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families.
  • A significant portion of premiums is covered by the company, with many employee benefits paid at 100%.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%.
  • Company wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being.
  • Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ nationwide options and free on-demand workout videos.
  • Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources.

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