Head of Manufacturing
Location
Palo Alto, CA
Level
VP / Executive
Department
Transportation
Type
Salary
$294,000 - $335,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-05-28
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute overall manufacturing strategy for production demands.
- Lead and mentor teams in Manufacturing Operations Management, Quality, Reliability, and Test Engineering.
- Establish quality management systems to ensure high-quality drone production.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing principles.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Product teams for seamless transitions.
- Manage manufacturing budgets, resources, and capital expenditures.
- Implement safety protocols and compliance standards in manufacturing.
Job Requirements
- 15+ years of experience in manufacturing leadership in high-volume production.
- Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering fields; Master's preferred.
- Experience scaling manufacturing operations and commercializing hardware products.
- Familiarity with quality management systems and process control methodologies.
- Proven ability to implement lean manufacturing principles.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including assembly and testing.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills with budget management experience.
