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Epirus · 13 hours ago

Senior Director, Manufacturing

Torrance, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$236K/yr - $284K/yr

15+ years exp

Epirus is a high-growth technology company dedicated to overcoming the asymmetric challenges inherent to the future of national security. They are seeking a Senior Director, Manufacturing to lead and scale their production organization, focusing on building world-class systems and delivering mission-critical hardware on time and with uncompromising quality.

AerospaceEnergy ManagementMachinery ManufacturingMilitarySoftware

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end manufacturing operations: planning, production, assembly, testing, and delivery

Build a scalable manufacturing organization that delivers high-mix, high-performance hardware

Define manufacturing strategy, capacity planning, and capital roadmap to meet demand growth

Partner with design engineering to drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and product readiness

Drive manufacturing efficiency, throughput, and yield across all production lines

Establish and enforce KPIs across OEE, takt adherence, labor productivity, and quality yield

Implement Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement systems across all facilities

Develop manufacturing standards, policies, and governance models that scale

Champion advanced manufacturing technologies—automation, robotics, digital twins, and MES integration

Lead major capital projects, facility reconfigurations, and technology upgrades

Translate prototype learnings into scalable, repeatable production processes

Develop visual factory with stakeholders

Lead a multidisciplinary team of managers, engineers, and technicians with clarity and intensity

Create a culture of extreme ownership, safety, and accountability

Mentor and grow next-generation manufacturing leaders

Set expectations for disciplined execution, clear communication, and data-driven decisions

Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Quality, and Engineering to ensure smooth build readiness

Drive alignment between production schedules, inventory availability, and engineering change control

Partner with Facilities and EHS to optimize layout, material flow, and safety compliance

Qualification

Manufacturing OperationsLean ManufacturingSix SigmaProduction SystemsMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringManufacturing EngineeringQuality SystemsChange LeadershipFinancial AcumenLeadershipCommunication SkillsTeam Management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering

15+ years of experience in manufacturing, with at least 5 years leading large-scale operations

Proven experience in high-tech, aerospace, automotive, or defense manufacturing

Deep understanding of production systems, Lean, Six Sigma, and quality systems (AS9100/ISO)

Track record of building and scaling production organizations from early-stage to volume

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State