Electra.aero · 1 month ago
Director Production Engineering
Manassas, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
12+ years expElectra.aero is a next-gen aerospace technology company focused on developing Ultra Short aircraft for Direct Aviation. The Director of Production Engineering will oversee Digital Factory Leadership, Production Engineering Integration, and Supplier Cross-Functional Integration, ensuring efficient aircraft production through collaboration and innovation.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric Vehicle
Responsibilities
Size a scalable baseline factory Layout
Perform trade study on pulsing or fixed production lines
Perform trade Study on Feeder Systems
Generate a production model with financial input to include part cost, touch labor, parametric learning curves, and variable takt
Generate a preliminary master build schedule
Perform market survey for Digital Factory Tools-MRP System, Scanners, Factory Flow Analytics, Digital Planning and Flow Control, Shop Floor Metrics and Delivery, Kitting, inventory control, and financial
Establish a digital database for Visualization of entire vehicle for both engineering and Customers (digital experience internal configurations, cockpit and commercial interior)
Review Engineering Tools and Processes and generate a VSM analysis and provide input on Lean Engineering practices to be considered
Perform an analysis of the prototype engineering EBOM
Work with the IPT's to establish Proc Codes (make, buy, MOA, POA, Std Parts, etc)
Generate a preliminary MBOM and Identify build plan (production breaks) suitable for factory layout and build plan
Generate configuration end item definition for FM PCA and V&V
Identify areas for manufacturing improvement
Establish MRB plan and training for Liaison Engineering
Perform a producibility analysis and identify areas for manufacturing improvement (blind areas, order of operation enhancements for paint, sealant, routing, etc.)
Validate the MBOM versus the EBOM, to ensure all engineering is consumed into and integrated into the master schedule
Load the MRP system for P1-P4 and prepare it for build load and inventory control
Use the master schedule and MBOM to generate lead times and need dates for all end items from Suppliers and internal
Support SM in providing suppliers all delivery dates with internal margins
Support the generation of critical deliverables for PCA of supplier end items and generate FM CofC requirements
Validate the quality plans and quality processes for the Tier 1 Supply base
Support SM and Engineering in the trade studies and selection of any remaining Tier 1, tier 2, and tier 3 suppliers
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering and 12+ years of experience (or an equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience)
Experience in program management, leading production engineering deployments, performing analyses for product engineering, assessing risk, collaborating with multiple engineering teams and overseeing a large production department within a fast-paced, innovative aircraft environment
A strong work ethic and ability to influence design, prototype, preproduction, and production manufacturing efforts
Experienced with management of non-conforming processes and materials
Comfortable with commercial quality CAD packages (i.e. NX/CATIA), and MS Suite tools
Ability to budget and schedule manufacturing activities as appropriate and update those estimates as a program matures
Experienced in FAA/EASA certified aircraft manufacturing as per Part 21 subpart G
Experienced in AS9100D manufacturing process compliance
Experienced with precision aircraft subsystem and system manufacturing and integration with many structural components made from a variety of materials, including carbon fiber, kevlar, fiberglass, foam, balsa, mylar, aluminum, Ti, etc
Preferred
Masters Degree preferred
Development and execution of tests to confirm the function and quality of new manufacturing processes
Pre-prep and wet-layup composites molding and vacuum-bagging experience desired
Aluminum airframe fabrication and assembly experience desired
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
STD
LTD
Life insurance
Generous PTO and sick leave
Company holidays
Paid winter break
401(k) plan with immediate vesting
Free catered lunches
Amazing coffee
Snacks
Drinks
Fruit
Free parking
Company
Electra.aero
Electra develops hybrid-electric aircraft for sustainable urban and regional air mobility.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$115MKey Investors
Prysm CapitalStatkraft VenturesVirginia Innovation Partnership Corporation
2025-04-21Series B· $115M
2023-07-26Series Unknown
2023-06-01Grant
Leadership Team
Marc Ausman
VP, Sales & Support
Recent News
2025-11-24
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