Delivery Director – Manufacturing (PW Programs)

Description

• Visit sites regularly to assess performance, support escalations, and reinforce delivery objectives.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to increase throughput, reduce quality escapes, and streamline workflow.
• Identify site-specific risks, resource challenges, and capacity constraints; develop mitigation and recovery plans as needed.
• Serve as the primary senior point of contact for Manufacturing delivery leadership.
• Ensure compliance with ITAR, FAR/DFAR, AS9100, and customer-specific quality and documentation requirements.
• Conduct regular delivery reviews with site leadership, customer stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Lead recurring customer engagement meetings, performance reviews, and contract discussions.
• Ensure accurate staffing, forecasting, invoicing, and financial reporting.
• Standardize delivery processes, reporting mechanisms, and governance across all sites.
• Provide strategic direction and leadership for manufacturing delivery across all supported sites.
• Build and manage a high-performing, cross-functional delivery organization with site-level leaders.
• Oversee manufacturing teams in Columbus, GA; Oklahoma City, OK; Dallas, TX; North Berwick, ME; East Hartford, Middletown, and Windsor, CT.
• Lead planning for growth opportunities, contract expansions, change orders, and new scope negotiations.
• Drive operational discipline, accountability, and a culture of first-time-quality across all programs.
• Promote Lean, Six Sigma, and root-cause/corrective-action (RCCA) culture within the manufacturing teams.
• Track operational KPIs including OTD, backlog, quality escapes, staffing health, productivity, and financial performance.
• Drive transparency, rapid issue resolution, and trust through proactive communication and alignment.

Requirements

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and customer-facing skills.
• Strong ability to drive alignment, influence stakeholders, and manage complex escalations.
• Own P&L performance for all aligned programs.
• Own delivery performance (scope, schedule, cost, and quality) across all manufacturing engagements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Experience in engine assembly, rotating hardware, fabrication, machining, inspection, or repair & overhaul.
• Demonstrated success in P&L ownership, financial planning, forecasting, and operational metrics.
• Prior experience managing large-scale cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt).
• 10+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing leadership roles; direct Pratt & Whitney experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
• Employment Type: Full-Time Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizen (due to ITAR and program requirements)
• Proven track record overseeing multi-site delivery or manufacturing operations.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance