Aerospace Production Manager - ATP & Ground Test Lead

DZYNE Technologies, LLC; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

DZYNE Technologies, LLC in Irvine, CA is seeking a high-caliber Production Manager to lead ATP and ground check activities for our unmanned aircraft systems.

You will oversee day-to-day operations in R&D, LRIP, and demo builds, drive on-time delivery, and bridge operations with engineering in a fast-paced aerospace environment. The role requires 6+ years in aerospace production and 4+ years of leadership; a Bachelor's in engineering is preferred, with an on-site work arrangement.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in aerospace production, avionics environments, or environmental testing.
• 4+ years in a formal manufacturing leadership or technical program management role.
• Deep knowledge of aerospace quality standards, safety guidelines, and configuration management.

Responsibilities

• Test Execution & Operations: Schedule and lead system-level Acceptance Test Procedures to guarantee flight hardware meets design and mission requirements.
• Lab Management: Oversee daily operations of the test lab, scaling infrastructure and automating test procedures to maximize throughput.
• Root-Cause Analysis: Direct cross-disciplinary investigations to resolve hardware, software, or system anomalies discovered during testing.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Interface across Programs, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality to ensure technical alignment.
• Daily Management: Lead daily tier meetings and production reviews to drive continuous improvement using lean tools.
• Blocker Resolution: Interpret complex engineering data, maintain strict configuration control, and proactively resolve build bottlenecks.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor metrics including work-in-progress (WIP), throughput, on-time delivery, and internal lead-time.
• People Management: Manage, mentor, and guide a high-performing technical staff of test engineers, specialists, and technicians.

Skills

Aerospace production

Technical leadership

Quality standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

DZYNE Technologies, LLC in Irvine, CA is seeking a high-caliber Production Manager to lead ATP and ground check activities for our unmanned aircraft systems.

You will oversee day-to-day operations in R&D, LRIP, and demo builds, drive on-time delivery, and bridge operations with engineering in a fast-paced aerospace environment. The role requires 6+ years in aerospace production and 4+ years of leadership; a Bachelor's in engineering is preferred, with an on-site work arrangement.