Vice President Gas Turbine Manufacturing (New Make)

Penn Entertainment•Sedalia, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. Where others see impossible energy challenges, PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions. PROENERGY delivers fast-start, dispatchable power solutions from worldwide centers for aeroderivative excellence. We are investing more than $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure to serve our customers. In Sedalia, Missouri, our 600,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturing—a world-class investment in fast-start power and the only campus of its kind in the world—is growing by 40 percent. In Houston, Texas, our 500,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care features a Level-IV depot and aero repair facility, which executes comprehensive services for aeroderivative engines under one roof. In Kansas City, we have an office with an Engineering team that supports our sought-after solutions for turnkey projects and contracted power. And our worldwide service centers ensure local service expertise near our customers. Our expanding service footprint includes Phoenix, Buenos Aires, New Brunswick, and additional locations in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia. We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan. If you are looking for a rewarding career and possess specialized knowledge and quality-oriented problem-solving skills, we encourage you to apply today.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in: Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field required.
12+ years of progressive leadership experience in precision manufacturing, with at least 5 years at a Director or VP level.
Deep expertise in aero-derivative gas turbine or aerospace component manufacturing is highly preferred.
Strong background in precision machining of complex, high-value parts using advanced CNC and multi-axis equipment.
Proven success scaling capacity in a high-mix, high volume environment.
Must be able to speak, read, and write English fluently.
US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or MBA strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic initiatives to significantly increase manufacturing capacity through new equipment acquisition, facility expansions, process optimization, and workforce scaling. Develop and execute multi-year capacity roadmaps to support revenue growth targets.
Oversee all aspects of precision machining operations for complex aero-derivative gas turbine parts, including multi-axis CNC milling/turning, EDM, grinding, and specialized processes for superalloys, titanium, and other exotic materials. Ensure adherence to extremely tight tolerances and stringent aerospace-level quality requirements.
Champion a robust culture of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies. Drive ongoing improvements in cycle times, yield, scrap reduction, throughput, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Manage end-to-end manufacturing operations, including production planning, scheduling, quality assurance, supply chain integration, and shop floor execution. Implement advanced manufacturing technologies and methods to improve process capability.
Ensure full compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, ITAR, and other relevant aerospace and regulatory standards. Maintain robust quality systems and achieve top-tier customer audit performance.
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performance team of manufacturing directors, engineers, supervisors, and skilled machinists. Attract and retain top technical talent in precision machining.
Own manufacturing P&L elements, including cost of goods sold, capital expenditures, and operational budgets. Deliver year-over-year cost reductions while supporting capacity growth.
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Sales, and Supply Chain teams on new product introductions (NPI), design for manufacturability (DFM), and long-term manufacturing strategy.
Maintain an exemplary safety record and lead initiatives to improve workplace safety and environmental performance.
Establish and track KPIs related to capacity utilization, on-time delivery, first-pass yield, cost per part, and continuous improvement project ROI. Provide executive-level reporting to senior leadership.