Future Opportunities - Director through Executive Leadership (Aerospace, Space & Defense Profes[...]

Killeen Group; Washington; On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense firm is seeking executive leaders for upcoming Director, VP, SVP, and Executive-level positions. Ideal candidates will have extensive leadership experience in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, and defense sectors. Responsibilities include driving innovation and operational excellence within high-performance organizations. Preferred qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field and experience with Lean / Six Sigma methodologies. Competitive full-time positions await.

Qualifications

• 10–20+ years of progressive leadership experience in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or industrial technology.
• Proven success managing large-scale operations, high-value programs, or multi-site teams.
• Current or prior DoD, ITAR, or security clearance eligibility is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Translate vision into execution while balancing technical acumen with commercial insight.
• Drive innovation and operational excellence across engineering and production.
• Lead high-performance organizations within various sectors.

Skills

Strategic leadership

People management

Lean / Six Sigma

Operational excellence

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent)

Job description

Future Opportunities - Director through Executive Leadership (Aerospace, Space & Defense Professionals)

We are actively building a network of proven executive leaders for upcoming Director, VP, SVP and Executive-level positions within the advanced manufacturing, aerospace, defense, and industrial technology sectors.

These future roles will support high-performance organizations driving innovation, operational excellence, and long-term growth across engineering, production, and global supply chain environments.

Ideal candidates are strategic operators and people-first leaders who can translate vision into execution—balancing technical acumen with commercial insight and organizational leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field; advanced degree preferred (MBA, MS, or equivalent).
• 10–20+ years of progressive leadership experience in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or industrial technology.
• Proven success managing large-scale operations, high-value programs, or multi-site teams.
• Deep understanding of Lean / Six Sigma, operational excellence, and modern manufacturing systems.
• Strong communication, financial, and executive presence.
• Current or prior DoD, ITAR, or security clearance eligibility a plus.

Next Steps

Submit your resume for confidential consideration and future alignment with upcoming leadership opportunities.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Business Development, General Business, and Manufacturing

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Manufacturing