Production Manager

Auterion•Manassas, VA

22h

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Production Manager to lead and scale our production operations in Arlington and Manassas, VA. This role is responsible for overseeing end-to-end manufacturing and production workflows, ensuring efficient supply chain coordination, maintaining quality standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The Production Manager will bridge strategy and execution—leading day-to-day production activities while collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, operations, and leadership teams. This position plays a critical role in ensuring our autonomous systems hardware is delivered on time, on budget, and at the highest quality standards.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, operations, or hardware assembly environments
Strong understanding of production planning, inventory control, and supply chain operations
Hands-on experience with mechanical and/or electronic assembly
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving mindset
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
US Citizenship required

Nice To Haves

Even better if experience is working in electronics, aerospace, or robotics environment

Responsibilities

Oversee daily production operations, including assembly, testing, packaging, and shipment of hardware
Develop and implement production schedules to meet customer demand and company objectives
Ensure production targets, quality standards, and delivery timelines are consistently met
Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements to increase throughput and efficiency
Partner with supply chain and procurement teams to ensure material availability and mitigate shortages
Ensure adherence to quality standards, regulatory requirements, and internal processes
Support audits, inspections, and compliance activities
Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for production or quality issues
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment
Lead, mentor, and develop production technicians and support staff
Foster a culture of accountability, safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Communicate production status, risks, and recommendations to leadership clearly and proactively
Implement and refine production workflows and standard operating procedures
Leverage ERP and inventory systems to improve reporting and operational visibility
Support scaling of production capacity as the company grows