Director of Assembly/Integration

Precision Personnel • Lakeland, FL

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About The Position

A Director of Assembly and Integration for eVTOL (Piloted / Uncrewed) aircraft leads the teams for small volume assembly/manufacturing operations, scheduling, final vehicle integration, supplier oversight and company/FAA conformity compliance. Key responsibilities include overseeing assembly of prototype aircraft, overseeing integration / troubleshooting, eventually scaling production once final production design is determined, managing cross-functional engineering teams, and overseeing factory-floor build execution. The position goal is to deliver safe, high-reliability manned electric aircraft from prototype to serial production. The core focus is bridging design engineering, manufacturing execution, quality control, through airworthiness certification.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 10+ years in aerospace or advanced electromechanical manufacturing.
• 5+ years in an executive or senior leadership capacity.
• Deep familiarity with PLM/ERP software.
• Deep familiarity with aerospace quality systems (AS9100).

Responsibilities

• Direct assembly, integration, and testing of complex subassemblies, flight controls, avionics, and energy storage systems.
• Implement Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Lean Manufacturing, and process methodologies.
• Partner with quality and certification teams to satisfy strict Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards.
• Oversee department personnel, budgets, resource allocation, tooling strategies, and master production schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director