UAS Manufacturing Production Lead

DZYNE Technologies LLC.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

DZYNE Technologies LLC, based in Irvine, CA, is seeking a Production Manager – UAS Manufacturing to lead day-to-day builds from demo to low-rate production and coordinate with engineering for readiness in ramping to full-rate manufacturing.

Ideal candidates have strong manufacturing leadership in fast-paced aerospace/defense settings, with a track record in lean implementation and cross-functional collaboration across Programs, Engineering, and Quality.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing leadership or technical program roles.
• Proven experience managing production performance and technical coordination.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing and flow-based production.
• Experience in prototype/demo builds, NPI, and production ramp activities.
• Ability to work across functional boundaries and influence without authority.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling.
• Hands-on leadership style with technical problem-solving capability.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; Engineering or Operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own daily execution and performance of assigned builds (demo, LRIP).
• Interface across Programs, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality to ensure technical and production requirements are met.
• Support technical aspects of builds: interpret engineering data, resolve build issues, and drive configuration control.
• Identify and remove blockers to flow; escape risks early and implement corrective actions.
• Lead daily management, tier meetings, and production reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement using lean tools and structured problem solving.
• Prepare for production ramps and transition to full-rate manufacturing leadership.
• Track and report key metrics including schedule, WIP, throughput, on-time delivery, and internal lead-time.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Production coordination

Lean manufacturing

Prototype/demo builds

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP/MRP systems

Problem solving

NPI & ramp activities

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering/Operations)

Tools

ERp/MRP systems

Job description

DZYNE Technologies LLC, based in Irvine, CA, is seeking a Production Manager – UAS Manufacturing to lead day-to-day builds from demo to low-rate production and coordinate with engineering for readiness in ramping to full-rate manufacturing.

Ideal candidates have strong manufacturing leadership in fast-paced aerospace/defense settings, with a track record in lean implementation and cross-functional collaboration across Programs, Engineering, and Quality.