JetZero
Head of Manufacturing
Greensboro, NC · Exec
No sponsorship$270k-$300kDetected 109 days ago
ComplianceTaxSupply ChainLogisticsERPLeadershipCollaborationPublic SpeakingOSHALean Manufacturing
About the role
- Today's aircraft contribute around 4% of global CO2 emissions, equivalent to the emissions of 200 million cars.
- This is only going to increase: Air travel is forecasted to double by 2050, while meaningful efficiency gains using current airplanes have hit a wall.
- It uses up to 50% less fuel and will be built to accommodate zero-emission hydrogen propulsion.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the manufacturing strategy for JetZero's blended wing aircraft program, including production planning, quality, safety, and cost efficiency.
- Build a world-class manufacturing organization, recruiting and developing top talent across production, maintenance, and engineering disciplines.
- Create and champion a culture of operational excellence throughout all aspects of JetZero.
- Partner with executive leadership on capacity planning, factory layout, and long-term operational scalability.
- Lead startup and ramp-up of the Greensboro production facilities, including commissioning of production lines, tooling, and automation systems.
- Implement lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement systems to maximize throughput, yield, and reliability.
- Implement a quality management system and support processes which will enable JetZero to receive FAA Production Certification concurrent with FAA Type Certification of the production aircraft.
- Work closely with Design, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure manufacturability and design-to-cost alignment.
- Drive integration between digital manufacturing systems, ERP, and quality management tools.
- Serve as a key liaison with local and state stakeholders to support workforce development and community engagement in partnership with JetZero's Government Affairs and HR.
Requirements
- 15+ years of experience in aerospace or advanced manufacturing, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Proven record of leading greenfield manufacturing site development and high-rate production ramp-ups.
- Expertise in lean production, advanced manufacturing technologies, and automation systems.
- Strong understanding of aerospace quality systems (AS9100, FAA Part 21, etc.).
- Our assessments seek to test the hard skills required to do the job.
- Demonstrated ability to build and scale large, cross-disciplinary teams.
Nice to have
- Preferred Skills & Experience:
Skills
- Experience with composite structures, large-scale assembly.
- Prior leadership in a startup or early-stage industrial environment.
- Familiarity with digital twin and model-based manufacturing systems.
Compensation
- Our compensation package is a blend of base salary and equity options for eligible employees.
- The range for this role is $270,000 to $300,000.
- $270,000 - $300,000 USD
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Equity tax advisory services
Company info
- transparent and collaborative.
- Throughout the interview process, your recruiter will guide you through the next steps and ensure you feel prepared every step of the way.
- During this first conversation, you'll meet with a recruiter or hiring team member to chat through your background, what you could bring to our team, what you are looking for in your next role, and who we are.
- We want our interview process to be a true reflection of our culture: transparent and collaborative.
Equal opportunity
- At JetZero, we value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer by choice.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.
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