Head of Production Aerospace Turbine Engines

Employbridge; Roswell (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Employbridge is seeking a Head of Production (Aerospace Assembly and Test) located in Roswell, GA. This role requires a strong leader to ensure that turbojet engines are assembled and tested on schedule while adhering to safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will possess deep manufacturing insight and experience managing production lines, along with familiarity operating under stringent aerospace regulations.

Compensation for this position ranges from $180,000 to $220,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Experience scaling production processes for aerospace manufacturing.
• Direct ownership of assembly and test operations.
• Hands-on involvement in test failures and recovery.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end assembly, integration, and test flow for turbojet engines.
• Plan, schedule, and manage production tasks and projects.
• Lead daily production planning, sequencing, and recovery actions.

Skills

Leadership skills

Manufacturing processes

Production management

Safety and quality commitment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

AS9100 standards

FAA regulations

DoD compliance

Job description

Job Title: Head of Production (Aerospace Assembly and Test)

Location: Roswell, GA

Salary - $180,000 - $220,000

U.S. Citizenship required; active or eligible for a U.S. Government security clearance (Secret or higher).

Role Summary:

The Head of Production is the single‑point owner of turbojet engine output. This role has full accountability for assembly, integration, and test execution—ensuring engines are built, tested, and delivered on schedule, to specification, and at scale.

This is an execution leadership role for an operator who has personally run production lines, managed labor at scale, and navigated test failures in regulated aerospace environments.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of manufacturing processes, and a commitment to safety and quality.

This leader is directly accountable for what ships, when it ships, and why it doesn’t. Candidates must have personally owned assembly flow, workforce execution, test failures, and production ramp pressure.

Key Accountabilities:

Production Execution

• Own end‑to‑end assembly, integration, and test flow for turbojet engines
• Plan, schedule, and manage production tasks and projects to meet daily, weekly, and monthly output goals
• Deliver production schedules while balancing throughput, yield, and compliance
• Lead daily production planning, sequencing, and recovery actions

Non‑Negotiables: They want them you must have them:

• Experience scaling or standing up production (greenfield, restart, or major rate increase)
• Background in aerospace, defense, propulsion, or flight hardware
• Direct ownership of assembly and test operations (end‑to‑end flow)
• Hands‑on involvement with test failures, rework, and disposition decisions
• Ownership of labor planning, staffing, and daily output metrics
• Experience operating in regulated environments (AS9100, FAA, DoD, DCMA)
• Ability to balance production speed with compliance requirements

Test & Yield Ownership

• Own PAT / FAT / acceptance test performance, rework flow, and disposition decisions
• Drive rapid root‑cause resolution for test failures in partnership with Engineering and Quality
• Establish disciplined feedback loops between test results and assembly process improvements

Labor & Capacity Management

• Directly manage staffing plans, shift models, training ramps, and skill coverage
• Scale technician headcount and supervisors to support increasing production rates
• Maintain shop‑floor visibility and hands‑on leadership
• Lead, coach, and mentor production team members; provide feedback, and resolve performance issues
• Implement training program for new and existing team members, provide cross‑training to enhance flexibility and productivity

Operational Discipline

• Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, supply chain, and quality assurance teams to ensure seamless operations and resolve production‑related issues.
• Implement standard work, task alignment, and flow discipline appropriate for high‑mix aerospace hardware
• Ensure production readiness for new configurations, variants, and rate increases
• Maintain strong EHS practices consistent with aerospace manufacturing norms
• Safety and Compliance: Promote a culture of safety by ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations specific to aerospace manufacturing.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering; master’s degree preferred.
• Direct experience scaling or standing up production (greenfield, restart, or major rate increase)
• Personal ownership of:
• Assembly and test operations
• Daily output, labor planning, and schedule recovery
• Experience operating under AS9100 / DoD / FAA regulatory frameworks
• Proven ability to lead technicians and supervisors in high‑pressure, high‑accountability settings
• This position is limited to U.S. citizens, as defined under applicable federal regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Turbojet, propulsion, UAV, missile, or other safety‑critical hardware
• High‑mix, precision assembly with acceptance testing
• Launching new production lines or facilities
• Leading during sustained ramp conditions (not steady‑state only)