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Aerothreads · 10 hours ago

Director of Operations

Riverdale, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Aerothreads is a leader in aerospace soft goods manufacturing, specializing in the design and fabrication of Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI) blankets. They are seeking a Director of Operations to lead their fabrication lab, design engineering team, and supply chain functions, driving operational excellence and ensuring high-quality product delivery.

AerospaceConsultingManufacturingProduct Design

Hiring Manager

Stephanie Patton, PHR

Responsibilities

Direct end-to-end supply chain, design engineering, and manufacturing operations, ensuring alignment of materials, processes, and resources for successful product delivery

Oversee production planning, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet customer and program deadlines

Implement lean manufacturing practices and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cycle time, improve throughput, and increase quality

Manage budgets and capital expenditures for design, supply chain, fabrication equipment, tooling, and process development

Develop and enforce standard operating procedures across design, fabrication, and supply chain operations

Lead, mentor, and grow a cross-functional team of engineers, technicians, and managers

Partner with program management and business development to forecast capacity and staffing needs

Define and implement the operations strategy for continued growth

Foster a culture of reliability, accountability, and quality across operations

Communicate professionally with customers, representing Aerothreads during technical discussions, program reviews, and issue resolution

Qualification

Operations leadershipAerospace manufacturingISOAS9100 standardsProduct managementCAD softwareERP systemsMechanical EngineeringAerospace EngineeringMicrosoft Office SuiteSoft goods manufacturingInterpersonal skills