General Manager Technical & Manufacturing (Aerospace/Defense)
Job Description
Technical Leadership
• Define and drive engineering and manufacturing strategy
• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI), product transitions, and industrialization
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards (AS9100, IPC) and customer specifications
Manufacturing Excellence
• Oversee end-to-end manufacturing operations including process engineering, tooling, testing, and production
• Drive productivity, yield, cost, and delivery improvements using Lean and continuous improvement practices
Program & Customer Management
• Provide executive oversight for complex customer programs and technical deliverables
• Manage schedule, cost, and quality commitments
• Act as senior technical interface with customers and partners
Team & Organizational Leadership
• Lead and mentor engineering, manufacturing, and program management teams
• Build strong leadership pipelines and promote a culture of technical excellence