Director of Manufacturing Systems (Dir Engineering 1) - 30330

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Savings Plan

Life Insurance

Employee Discounts

Paid Holidays & PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Education Scholarships

Job summary

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Director of Manufacturing Systems to lead scale‑up of manufacturing across internal and external sites, accountable for capacity, delivery, and cost. The role reports to the VP of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering and is remote with a preference for East Coast or Midwest locations.

The candidate will design production standards, lead make‑vs‑buy decisions, and drive digital and AI technologies to improve performance while building a strong team across

Qualifications

• Extensive manufacturing leadership in Aerospace/Defense or similar complex environments.
• Experience delivering operational and financial impact across sites.
• Proven capacity modeling, value stream mapping, and time‑and‑motion studies.
• Experience building business cases for capital and footprint decisions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ramp-ups and margin expansion across production sites by standardizing requirements and layouts.
• Own the division's footprint strategy and insourcing/make‑vs‑buy decisions.
• Develop production standards, capacity models, and process changes for scale‑up.
• Collaborate to balance lines, reduce bottlenecks, and optimize material flows.
• Lead continuous improvement programs with leaders across Mission Technologies.
• Drive automation, digital, and AI deployments with business cases.
• Build and develop teams for time studies, value streams, and waste reduction.
• Lead change management with data, collaboration, and executive support.

Skills

Lean methodology

Six Sigma

Operations leadership

Strategic planning

Data analysis

Make-vs-buy

Capacity modeling

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's in related field

Master's in related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Capacity planning software

Job description

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class.

Leadership at HII – Mission Technologies
HII’s Leadership Capability Framework defines the standard of excellence expected of all leaders across Mission Technologies. Leaders are accountable for modeling these capabilities and building them within their teams:

• Know & Grow Your People – Develop talent, empower teams, and build an inclusive environment.
• Build Relationships – Strengthen trust, collaboration, and cross-functional partnerships.
• Take Ownership – Drive accountability, execution excellence, and results.
• Customer First – Anticipate mission needs and deliver value to our partners.
• Shape the Future – Inspire innovation and align work with strategic priorities.
• Act with Urgency – Make informed decisions and move with purpose.

These capabilities define how leaders inspire teams, deliver results, and shape the future of Mission Technologies.

Summary

HII Mission Technologies is hiring a Director of Manufacturing Systems, reporting to the Vice President of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering, to lead the scale‑up of manufacturing across internal and external production sites, accountable for capacity, delivery, and cost.

This position is remote, with a preference for candidates located on the East Coast or in the Midwest.

What you will do

• Deliver manufacturing ramp-ups and margin expansion for strategic products by designing and standardizing production requirements, facility layouts, and material flows across Mission Technologies production sites
• Own the division's manufacturing footprint strategy, including make‑vs‑buy decisions, new facility investments, and insourcing business cases, and lead integration of new operations
• Develop and maintain technical production standards for HII MT manufacturing, including standards for manufacturing requirements, product introduction and process design changes, and capacity models
• Collaborate with business groups to characterize capacity, standardize requirements, assess bottlenecks, balance production lines, and streamline material flows to efficiently achieve production targets
• Collaborate with business groups, Process Excellence leaders, and other leaders across Mission Technologies to achieve production targets while establishing and leading structured continuous improvement programs
• Develop business cases and lead deployment of automation, digital, and AI technologies
• Build, lead, and develop a team to perform time and motion studies, map value streams, model production capacity, identify waste and efficiency opportunities, and implement front‑line and back‑office process improvements
• Drive change management by blending technical knowledge, data analysis, and interpersonal skills to build trust, conviction, and commitment from the front line to senior leadership

What you must have

• 10 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 8 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 14 years relevant progressive experience.
• Track record of delivering operational and financial impact in Aerospace & Defense or similar complex manufacturing environments
• Experience leading capacity modeling and simulation, value stream mapping, time‑and‑motion studies, and standard work
• Experience with business case development for capital, make‑vs‑buy, or footprint decisions
• Familiarity with lean, six sigma, and operational leadership development programs
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to build trust quickly with a wide range of stakeholders, including front‑line craftspeople and senior executives
• Comfort with creating structure from ambiguity and moving quickly with imperfect data
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future.

• best‑in‑class medical, dental and vision plan choices
• wellness resources
• employee assistance programs
• Savings Plan Options (401(k))
• financial planning tools, life insurance
• employee discounts
• paid holidays and paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships

Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well‑being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?

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