Director Production Engineering

Job Description

Job Description

Director Production Engineering

About Electra :

Electra's next gen mission is to develop Ultra Short aircraft, built for Direct Aviation. We are redefining the next level of connectivity, pioneering direct aviation - without airports, emissions, or noise. Electra's Ultra Short aircraft will revolutionize air travel by bringing it closer to where we live, work, and play, making new connections possible. This makes a new venture like Electra exciting and fast-paced. Headquartered in Northern Virginia, we're on a quest to build a team of insanely talented people who want to do meaningful work.

Position Overview

Electra.aero, a next-gen aerospace technology company, seeks a dynamic and energetic Director, Production Engineering. This role will oversee the Digital Factory Leadership, Production Engineering Integration and Supplier Cross-Functional Integration for our aircraft production. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in program management, leading production engineering deployments, performing analyses for product engineering, assessing risk, collaborating with multiple engineering teams and overseeing a large production department, developing policies, guidelines and aligning strategic initiatives within a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Digital Factory Leadership

• Size a scalable baseline factory Layout
• Perform trade study on pulsing or fixed production lines
• Perform trade Study on Feeder Systems
• Generate a production model with financial input to include part cost, touch labor, parametric learning curves, and variable takt
• Generate a preliminary master build schedule
• Perform market survey for Digital Factory Tools-MRP System, Scanners, Factory Flow Analytics, Digital Planning and Flow Control, Shop Floor Metrics and Delivery, Kitting, inventory control, and financial
• Establish a digital database for Visualization of entire vehicle for both engineering and Customers (digital experience internal configurations, cockpit and commercial interior).

Production Engineering Integration

Supplier Cross-Functional Integration

General Education and Experience :

Required Skills :

Desired Qualifications :

Location :

Travel : 35-60%

Compensation and Benefits

In addition to offering an exciting work environment and the opportunity to be part of the team making Ultra Short flight a reality, at Electra, we offer an unparalleled total rewards package. Electra offers employees a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance, generous PTO and sick leave, company holidays, paid winter break, and a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting. Life at Electra includes a variety of perks, such as free catered lunches, amazing coffee, snacks, drinks, fruit, free parking, and opportunities for much more.

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in a warehouse / aviation and office environment, which requires proper safety precautions. Work may require some physical effort in handling light materials, boxes, power tools, prototypes, and different materials or equipment. Due to the nature of our business and projects, some fieldwork may be required, working in both indoor and outdoor conditions. You may need to lift up to 50 lbs.

Background & Drug Screening

Successful completion of a background check and / or drug screening prior to starting work may be required for this position.

Commitment

We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those from marginalized or underrepresented groups in the tech industry and aerospace, to apply for our job openings. We firmly believe that a diverse range of perspectives can profoundly influence both our product and our company culture.

Electra is committed to a work environment that is inclusive to all and free of discrimination. It is our policy to be an equal opportunity employer without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status, citizenship status, or any other factors prohibited by law. Electra will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals.

Electra is an E-Verify employer.