Propulsion Operations Director - Flexible 9/80 Schedule

Firehawk; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical premiums

Dental and vision plans

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible 9/80 work schedule

On-site snacks

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

Firehawk Aerospace is seeking an Operations Director to oversee daily operations at its Lawton, OK facility. You will lead cross-functional teams across production and test activities while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, facility leadership, and readiness for high-hazard test environments in aerospace propulsion. Applicants must have a strong manufacturing background and be eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Operations Management, or related field.
• 15+ years’ experience in engineering, facility operations, industrial maintenance, or site management.
• Experience leading manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or technical R&D environments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA, EHS, NFPA, and facility safety standards.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD-issued security clearance.
• Ability to travel between sites up to 10%

Responsibilities

• Oversee facility production operations and drive a culture of execution excellence.
• Operations include: AP Grinding, Propellant Manufacture, Motor Manufacture, Inspection, Assembly, and Test.
• Ensure full compliance with OSHA, EHS, ATF, NFPA, environmental, and local regulatory requirements.
• Director will have oversight of onsite: Operations, facilities, quality, safety, logistics, and engineering.
• Manage facility maintenance programs, including preventive, scheduled, and corrective maintenance.
• Maintain readiness of utilities, HVAC, compressed gas systems, power distribution, fire suppression systems, and high-hazard test infrastructure.
• Partner with programs, engineering, safety, and quality teams to support production readiness and site efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance facility safety, reliability, and operational capability.
• Support emergency response planning and site risk mitigation activities.
• Maintain documentation for inspections, compliance audits, facility records, and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Safety compliance

Communication

Security clearance

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Facilities/Operations

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Firehawk Aerospace is seeking an Operations Director to oversee daily operations at its Lawton, OK facility. You will lead cross-functional teams across production and test activities while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, facility leadership, and readiness for high-hazard test environments in aerospace propulsion. Applicants must have a strong manufacturing background and be eligible for a security clearance.