Aerospace Site Manager: Operations & Compliance Lead

Drgok; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

DRG seeks a Site Manager to lead daily operations for Det 9 / TRSS, coordinating with USAF customers and the Corporate Program Manager. The role requires strong leadership, aviation/aerospace experience, and hands-on oversight of design, fabrication, and testing processes.

You will guide multi-disciplinary teams, ensure contract and safety compliance, and manage program submittals. Domestic and international travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a manufacturing/industrial or computer/electronics field.
• Experience in commercial or military aerospace environments.
• Experience as a team/project leader on multi-disciplinary teams.
• Understanding of instructional design for aircrew training systems.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM design and fabrication techniques and standards.
• Familiarity with fabrication machinery, CAD/CAM tooling, and CNC equipment.
• Ability to design test setups and coordinate experiments to validate designs.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site operations and manage personnel for Det 9 / TRSS.
• Serve as principal liaison between government COR and Corporate Program Manager.
• Ensure contract compliance and maintain customer relationships.
• Establish and maintain safety and security standards.
• Submit monthly program status reports to meet deliverables.
• Attend required meetings and coordinate site activities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Aerospace experience

Project management

CAD/CAM knowledge

Technical reporting

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in manufacturing/industrial or computer/electronics

Tools

CAD/CAM design

CNC machinery

Electrical schematics

Job description

DRG seeks a Site Manager to lead daily operations for Det 9 / TRSS, coordinating with USAF customers and the Corporate Program Manager. The role requires strong leadership, aviation/aerospace experience, and hands-on oversight of design, fabrication, and testing processes.

You will guide multi-disciplinary teams, ensure contract and safety compliance, and manage program submittals. Domestic and international travel may be required.