Aerospace Ops Site Lead — Manufacturing & Test

Firehawk; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical premiums

Dependent coverage up to 75% on select

Flexible 9/80 work schedule

On-site snacks and refreshments

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

Firehawk Aerospace in Midland, TX is seeking a Manufacturing and Testing Site Manager to oversee daily operations at our production and propulsion testing facility. You will ensure safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and on-time schedules while leading cross-functional teams across manufacturing and test activities.

The ideal candidate has at least 10 years in aerospace manufacturing or test operations, with strong lean and continuous improvement experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years in manufacturing, test operations, or facility management in aerospace/defense or similar industry.
• Experience managing teams in fast-paced production or test environments.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with documentation control and regulated production environments.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD-issued security clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of manufacturing and propulsion test facilities, ensuring safety and quality.
• Ensure compliance with DoW, EH&S, OSHA, ATF, and other regulatory requirements, with special emphasis on safe handling of energetic materials.
• Oversee facility readiness, including equipment maintenance, calibration, and capital improvements.
• Manage resource allocation, and workflow optimization across manufacturing and test departments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, ergonomics, and cost reduction.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts between engineering, quality assurance, manufacturing, and testing teams.
• Ensure site compliance to all manufacturing and test procedures, including work instructions and safety documentation.
• Support production transitions from development to full-rate manufacturing.
• Monitor performance metrics and lead corrective action initiatives when necessary.
• Lead, mentor, and develop team members across operations functions.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Leadership

Documentation control

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management/Engineering Management/Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Automation technologies

Robotics

Job description

Firehawk Aerospace in Midland, TX is seeking a Manufacturing and Testing Site Manager to oversee daily operations at our production and propulsion testing facility. You will ensure safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and on-time schedules while leading cross-functional teams across manufacturing and test activities.

The ideal candidate has at least 10 years in aerospace manufacturing or test operations, with strong lean and continuous improvement experience.