Director of Manufacturing

Ideal Aerosmith • Grand Forks, ND

96d

About The Position

Ideal Aerosmith is a leading supplier of precision inertial guidance test systems, flight motion simulators, and a premier provider of aerospace test engineering services, ATE system engineering, and quality contract manufacturing services to the aerospace industry. We're experts and we earn that title everyday with our customers through innovative engineering, manufacturing, and sustainment of world-class motion and electric test solutions and services. Here, we don’t just solve complex problems - we redefine what’s possible. Every role at Ideal Aerosmith supports a lean culture through continuous improvement - ongoing, incremental enhancements to products, processes, or services aimed at reducing waste and boosting efficiency, customer service, and performance. With a team of skilled problem solvers and a culture that thrives on tackling challenges head-on, we are dedicated to our clients' success. Enjoy competitive benefits, a supportive work environment, and every other Friday off to recharge.

Requirements

• BS or equivalent experience in Business or Technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing environment with similar experience as listed above.
• 5+ years of experience leading people.
• Ability to travel (domestic and internationally) and obtain a passport.
• To meet the requirements for government contract work and work in a restricted facility, candidates must adhere to specific criteria set by federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of manufacturing, including production planning, manufacturing engineering, assembly, inspection, integration functions.
• Develop and implement efficient production strategies, processes and procedures to improve workflow, reduce waste, and increase throughput.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and initiate corrective actions to meet or exceed operational goals.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by leading quality initiatives and process enhancements across departments.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, program management, supply chain, sales, and service teams to support new product introductions and customer requirements.
• Mentor and develop team leaders to maximize individual and team performance.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal quality requirements.
• Lead efforts to develop and maintain a robust employee training program, ensuring skill development and knowledge retention across the team.
• Champion lean manufacturing principles and promote a data-driven, results-oriented approach to problem solving.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits
• Supportive work environment
• Every other Friday off to recharge

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees