Aerospace Manufacturing Director — Lean & Ops

Demgy Pacific; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Demgy Pacific in Tacoma, WA seeks a Director of Manufacturing to oversee all production operations, drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery of precision aerospace components. You will lead multiple shifts, optimize workflows, and align manufacturing activity with cost and schedule targets.

The role requires a strong background in aerospace process control, Lean/Six Sigma, ERP/MRP systems, and a proven ability to develop teams, manage budgets, and partner with Engineering to improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, or related field.
• 10+ years manufacturing leadership experience.
• Proven track record leading multi shift or multi site production operations.
• Experience working with plastics manufacturing, precision machining, and assembly is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Execute manufacturing strategies aligned with organizational goals, customer requirements, and growth objectives.
• Lead day-to-day production operations, ensuring throughput, schedule adherence, and resource optimization.
• Oversee capacity planning, production forecasting, and long-term manufacturing roadmaps.
• Maintain compliance with customer requirements and aerospace industry standards, such as AS9100, ISO 9001, ITAR, and CMMC requirements.
• Drive a culture of safety and ensure compliance with state, federal, and environmental regulations.
• Partner with Quality to resolve non conformances, implement corrective actions, and achieve zero defect targets.
• Implement Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence methodologies to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Lead Kaizen events, 5S initiatives, and data driven performance improvement programs.
• Monitor and maintain production KPI’s (OEE, on-time delivery, scrap rate, first-pass yield, etc.) and establish corrective action plans when goals are not achieved.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing manufacturing leadership team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and employee engagement.
• Assess talent needs, manage workforce planning, and promote skills development.
• Oversee maintenance, calibration, and lifecycle planning for manufacturing equipment.
• Evaluate, suggest, and implement advanced manufacturing technologies (automation, robotics, digital manufacturing, Industry 4.0).
• Collaborate with Engineering on manufacturability, tooling, and process validation and improvement.
• Provide input on and manage costs within manufacturing budgets, cost targets, and capital expenditure plans.
• Optimize labor, materials, and overhead while maintaining product integrity.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives without compromising safety or quality.

Skills

Aerospace production

Lean Six Sigma

Leadership

Technical drawings

Data analytics

ERP/MRP proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Aerospace

10+ years manufacturing leadership experience

Tools

IQMS

Job Boss

SAP

Oracle

Epicor

Job description

Demgy Pacific in Tacoma, WA seeks a Director of Manufacturing to oversee all production operations, drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery of precision aerospace components. You will lead multiple shifts, optimize workflows, and align manufacturing activity with cost and schedule targets.

The role requires a strong background in aerospace process control, Lean/Six Sigma, ERP/MRP systems, and a proven ability to develop teams, manage budgets, and partner with Engineering to improve