VP, US Defense Operations (Multi-Site)

Edge Autonomy; California; On-site; USD 220,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401(k)

Paid PTO

Paid holidays

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

HSA and FSA Options

Critical Care Plan

Accident Care Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Redwire Defense Tech seeks a Senior Vice President to provide strategic leadership for all U.S.-based manufacturing and engineering facilities. You will oversee General Managers and shape cross-site standards, risk management, and compliance across AS9100, ISO, ITAR/EAR, FAA rules, and DOD requirements.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, budgeting, and scalability, with a focus on performance, safety, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 15+ years of extensive senior leadership experience overseeing multi-site operations in defense, aerospace, UAS/UAV, or advanced manufacturing.
• Strong track record of managing senior leaders such as General Managers.
• Deep knowledge of manufacturing operations, supply chain, quality systems, regulatory compliance, and production planning.
• Expert understanding of compliance frameworks: AS9100, ISO, ITAR, EAR, FAA regulations, DOD and defense-sector rules.
• ERP implementation experience.
• Proven ability to lead teams, build strong culture, and drive continuous improvement.
• Exceptional communication, financial management, and strategic planning skills.
• Experience leading organizations through growth, transformation, or scaling initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an integrated U.S. operations strategy aligned with corporate goals and market expansion priorities.
• Establish enterprise-wide operational standards, performance expectations, and cultural values for all General Managers.
• Act as a key advisor to the COO on operational readiness, capacity, risks, and long-term investment planning.
• Lead, mentor, and manage General Managers responsible for individual manufacturing and engineering facilities.
• Ensure operational consistency across sites in manufacturing processes, production planning, supply chain performance, quality systems, and customer delivery.
• Improve cross-site workflows, system standardization, and best-practice sharing among GM teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives at all U.S. facilities, targeting efficiency, productivity, cost reduction, and process optimization.
• Oversee site performance evaluations and implement corrective actions where needed.
• Support GM-level improvements to operational plans, workflows, and team effectiveness.
• Ensure adherence to quality and regulatory standards across all facilities, including AS9100, ISO standards, FAA rules, ITAR/EAR, and DOD-related compliance frameworks.

Skills

Senior leadership

Cross-site management

Strategic planning

Communication

Financial management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Operations/Business Administration

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP implementation

Job description

Redwire Defense Tech seeks a Senior Vice President to provide strategic leadership for all U.S.-based manufacturing and engineering facilities. You will oversee General Managers and shape cross-site standards, risk management, and compliance across AS9100, ISO, ITAR/EAR, FAA rules, and DOD requirements.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, budgeting, and scalability, with a focus on performance, safety, and continuous improvement.