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Director of Assembly/IntegrationSUMMARY
A Director of Assembly and Integration for eVTOL (Piloted / Uncrewed) aircraft leads the teams for small volume assembly/manufacturing operations, scheduling, final vehicle integration, supplier oversight and company/FAA conformity compliance. Key responsibilities include overseeing assembly of prototype aircraft, overseeing integration / troubleshooting, eventually scaling production once final production design is determined, managing cross-functional engineering teams, and overseeing factory-floor build execution.
ROLE OVERVIEW
- Position Goal: Deliver safe, high-reliability manned electric aircraft from prototype to serial production.
- Core Focus: Bridging design engineering, manufacturing execution, quality control, through airworthiness certification.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Production Leadership: Direct assembly, integration, and testing of complex subassemblies, flight controls, avionics, and energy storage systems.
- Process Optimization: Implement Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Lean Manufacturing, and process methodologies.
- Regulatory Compliance: Partner with quality and certification teams to satisfy strict Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards.
- Operational Management: Oversee department personnel, budgets, resource allocation, tooling strategies, and master production schedules.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering. [1, 2, 3]
- Experience: 10+ years in aerospace or advanced electromechanical manufacturing, with 5+ years in an executive or senior leadership capacity. [1, 2]
- Technical Skills: Deep familiarity with PLM/ERP software, and aerospace quality systems (AS9100).