Neros Technologies · 3 hours ago
VP of Production
El Segundo, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $250K/yr
10+ years expNeros is a defense technology company focused on rebuilding America’s drone industrial base. The VP of Production will be responsible for designing and managing the drone production factory, implementing advanced manufacturing techniques, and ensuring quality and compliance while leading a high-caliber production team.
DronesIndustrial AutomationMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Design the Drone Factory of the Future: Build both the team and the factory capable of full vertical integration of the drone production stack including motors, batteries, PCBAs, optics, air-frames and final assembly and test at rates of over 1M drones per year
Process Improvement & Advanced Manufacturing Techniques: Identify and implement advanced manufacturing technologies, automation solutions, and process optimizations to bring new capabilities in-house and then improve throughput, quality, and cost-effectiveness
Production Strategy & Planning: Build out the systems to support a comprehensive production strategy as well as develop and execute plans aligned with organizational objectives, including capacity planning, resource allocation, and cost management
Manage Daily Production Operations: Ensure production meets on-time delivery, quality, and cost targets
Quality & Compliance: Implement, refine and enforce quality standards and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) to drive product reliability and compliance with industry regulations
Team Building & Management: Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-caliber production team, including engineering, leadership and frontline staff
Digital Production System Development: Define and support the design of digital production systems capable of supporting the factory of the future and which enable data-driven decision-making to refine production workflows and enhance operational excellence
Executive Communication & Reporting: Present production metrics, progress updates, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership. Communicate complex operational information clearly and concisely to influence decision-making at the senior level
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or related field
Experience with a wide variety of production processes as well as standing up production lines from scratch
10+ years of experience in production management, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
Proven track record in advanced manufacturing environments (e.g., consumer electronics, automotive, aerospace), including familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements
Demonstrated success in managing a cross-functional team
Strong background in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to report clearly and credibly to executives
Strategic mindset paired with hands-on operational experience and strong analytical capabilities
Preferred
Master's degree
Benefits
Highly competitive equity grants are considered part of Neros' total compensation package.
Company
Neros Technologies
Neros Technologies is a defense technology company specializing in the development and manufacturing of advanced unmanned aerial systems.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$119.5MKey Investors
Sequoia CapitalVy Capital
2025-11-10Series B· $75M
2025-03-17Series A· $35M
2024-05-20Seed· $9.5M
Leadership Team
Soren Monroe-Anderson
Co-Founder & CEO
Olaf Hichwa
Co-Founder and CTO
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