Vice President of Manufacturing Operations
Company: Pacific Defense
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
** Due to the classified nature of our work, U.S. citizenship is
required. Candidates must be willing to obtain and maintain a DoD
Security Clearance.Location: Sunnyvale, CA About UsPacific Defense
is a leading developer of advanced RF and electronics systems for
the U.S. Department of Defense and commercial customers. Our team
specializes in Open Systems Architecture solutions for the
non-kinetic fight, providing customers with cost-effective,
modular, and rapidly reconfigurable systems in record time. We
deliver sensing and effects solutions for land, air, sea, and space
domains, leveraging open standards and rapid prototyping
methodologies to bring innovative capabilities to the market.
Pacific Defense has built an excellent reputation in the defense
industry and is expanding our team to tackle new challenges and
opportunities. Join us and accelerate your career!We seek a highly
skilled and motivated VP of Manufacturing Operations who wants to
get involved with a small, fast-paced, and dynamic company. You
will be the lead executive of our manufacturing and supply chain
organizations, reporting to the CEO. You will be responsible for
manufacturing processes involving planning, design, implementation,
validation, and production.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, business
administration, or related work experience.
- Minimum 10 years of strong defense industrial-based experience
in manufacturing and deliveries.
- Proven track record of success in optimizing manufacturing
operations, improving efficiency, and driving operational
excellence.
- Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles, quality
management systems, and industry standards and regulations.
- Demonstrated strong leadership abilities, with experience
leading and developing high-performing teams in a highly dynamic
and positive environment.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively
collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate complex
concepts to stakeholders at all levels.
- Strategic thinker who can develop and execute plans to achieve
operational objectives and drive long-term growth and
profitability.
- Results-oriented mindset focusing on continuous improvement and
committed to delivering high-quality products on time and within
budget. Responsibilities:
- Lead Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality groups by managing
PCB Assembly process for all hardware products. Manage the Purchase
Requisition Process and verify all the data is valid on the PRs/
Ensure all incoming product is inspected and documented.
- Clearly communicate status using the established collaboration
tools.
- Create clear and concise Manufacturing Assembly and test
procedures.
- Own the workstream of the manufacturing project plan;
responsible for adjusting and revising documents, procuring
components for manufacturing, and test validation.
- Advise engineering of existing production capabilities,
equipment, facilities, and standard practices to contribute to the
development of designs; coordinate with support groups to ensure
capabilities and capacity are developed to support new
products.
- Ensure efficient and effective manufacturing by meeting
quality, cost, operating specifications, and customer/company
standard requirements. Applies DBS to improve production processes
and achieve cost reduction.
- Manage module-level contract manufacturing production
partnerships.
- Plan, define, and implement new manufacturing systems for new
product introductions for in-house and contract manufacturer(s)
production.
- Ensure design producibility. Refine, modify, or provide input
into applications, processes, and devices as required to meet
manufacturing and test requirements. Analyze data, evaluate, and
implement improvements to meet contract/schedule/quality
requirements.
- Design and maintain the highest quality military and commercial
standards for delivered and serviced products.
- Contribute to the generation of manufacturing schedules that
meet program schedule milestones.
- Work independently or in a team environment to resolve program
issues using data-based root cause analysis; diligently apply firm
corrective actions.
- Demonstrate the ability to organize information, job tasks, and
manage time for the most efficient and "best value" performance.
Pacific Defense provides competitive salaries and an immediately
vested 401K match. We provide 100% coverage for the employee and
75% coverage for dependents' medical, dental, vision, and life
insurance premiums, and a flexible spending account for incidental
health care expenses. We offer generous paid time off and federal
holidays to spend time with family, pursue outside interests, or
just get some extra rest.Pacific Defense is an Equal Opportunity
Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment
regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability,
veteran status, or any other protected factor.
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