CX2 delivers spectrum dominance to the battlefield by providing AI-enabled hardware and software that see, disrupt, and defend the electromagnetic domain in contested environments. Backed by a16z.
About the role
This is a highly hands-on leadership role for someone who understands how to manufacture complex hardware in a fast-paced environment. You will own the strategy, processes, people, facilities, and systems required to deliver high-quality products reliably and at increasing volumes.
What they're looking for
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, manufacturing engineering, or production leadership , preferably within defense, aerospace, autonomous systems, robotics, or complex electromechanical hardware
- Demonstrated experience building or scaling a manufacturing operation , ideally from prototype or low-rate production into repeatable production
- Strong understanding of manufacturing complex electromechanical systems , including mechanical assemblies, electronics, wiring/harnessing, integration, and system-level test
- Experience working closely with engineering organizations to transition products from R&D/NPI into production
- Strong understanding of production planning, manufacturing engineering, quality systems, supply chain, and inventory management
- Experience developing production processes, work instructions, tooling, fixtures, test equipment, and manufacturing documentation
More about this role
We are seeking a Head of Manufacturing to lead and scale our manufacturing organization.
This is a highly hands-on leadership role for someone who understands how to manufacture complex hardware in a fast-paced environment. You will own the strategy, processes, people, facilities, and systems required to deliver high-quality products reliably and at increasing volumes.
The ideal candidate has built or scaled manufacturing operations within the defense, aerospace, autonomous systems, robotics, or other complex hardware industries and is equally comfortable on the production floor, working through technical issues with engineering, and developing the long-term manufacturing strategy.
We’re looking for a leader who can build the manufacturing organization, not simply inherit one . You should be comfortable setting the long-term strategy while still spending significant time on the production floor solving today’s problems.
You know how to bring structure and discipline to manufacturing without creating unnecessary bureaucracy. You understand that in a rapidly growing defense company, manufacturing is not simply a downstream function—it is a critical partner to engineering and an...
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