Executive Leader, Defense Manufacturing & Automation

Advanced Technology Systems, Inc.; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Technology Systems Company in Gilbert, AZ seeks a proven Vice President of Manufacturing to lead end-to-end production, materials, and quality for defense programs. You will own manufacturing execution for multi-million-dollar contracts and drive cost and schedule performance.

This hands-on executive role requires scaling defense production, integrating manufacturing, quality, and supply functions, and delivering high-quality hardware on time and within cost; you will sit on the senior

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership.
• Experience scaling defense production.
• Bachelor’s degree required; US citizenship with ability to obtain/hold Secret clearance.
• Deep knowledge of AS9100, ITAR, DFARS, CMMC, EVMS.

Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing execution for multi‑million‑dollar contracts.
• Lead integrated production and materials planning.
• Oversee kitting, receiving, shipping, storeroom operations.
• Define automation roadmap with ROI.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Defense program experience

Operations management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Costpoint MRP

ERP systems

Job description

Advanced Technology Systems Company in Gilbert, AZ seeks a proven Vice President of Manufacturing to lead end-to-end production, materials, and quality for defense programs. You will own manufacturing execution for multi-million-dollar contracts and drive cost and schedule performance.

This hands-on executive role requires scaling defense production, integrating manufacturing, quality, and supply functions, and delivering high-quality hardware on time and within cost; you will sit on the senior