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Wing · 1 day ago

Vice President of Manufacturing

Palo Alto, California

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$294K/yr - $335K/yr

20+ years exp

Wing is a company that offers drone delivery solutions for last mile logistics, aiming to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet. They are seeking a Vice President of Manufacturing to lead and scale their drone production, overseeing various teams to ensure high-quality manufacturing processes and continuous improvement initiatives.

DeliveryDelivery ServiceDronesMachinery Manufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and execute Wing’s overall manufacturing strategy to meet current and future production demands, ensuring scalability and cost-effectiveness

Lead and mentor the Manufacturing Operations Management, Quality, Manufacturing Process, and Test Engineering teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence

Establish and maintain rigorous quality management systems and processes to ensure the consistent production of high-quality and reliable drone systems

Drive continuous improvement initiatives across all manufacturing processes, leveraging lean manufacturing principles and data-driven analysis to optimize efficiency and reduce waste

Collaborate closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Product teams to ensure seamless transitions from design to manufacturing and to resolve any manufacturing-related challenges

Manage and optimize manufacturing budgets, resources, and capital expenditures to achieve production targets within cost constraints

Implement and oversee robust safety protocols and compliance standards within the manufacturing environment

Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor manufacturing performance and identify areas for improvement

Engage with external manufacturing partners and vendors as needed, ensuring strong relationships and effective collaboration

Champion a culture of innovation and problem-solving within the manufacturing organization

Qualification

Manufacturing leadershipLean manufacturing principlesQuality management systemsContinuous improvement methodologiesManufacturing processesBudget managementCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

20+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing leadership within a complex, high-volume production environment, preferably in the aerospace, robotics, or automotive industries

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field or equivalent practical experience; Master's degree preferred

Demonstrated experience scaling manufacturing operations, operationalizing new product introductions, and commercializing hardware products at a previous company

Experience with quality management systems (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001) and statistical process control (SPC) methodologies

Proven ability to implement and drive lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma)

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including assembly, testing, and automation

Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across different teams

Experience managing budgets and financial performance within a manufacturing organization

Familiarity with regulatory requirements and safety standards relevant to manufacturing

Benefits

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Company

Wing

Wing provides aircrafts that are custom-designed to deliver packages safely, reliably, and efficiently.

Founded in 2018

Palo Alto, California, USA

51-200 employees

https://www.wing.com/

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