Director of Manufacturing

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Director of Manufacturing

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer

Sceye is a high-growth technology company, building the next generation of instant communications, imaging and remote sensing infrastructure through stratospheric platforms.

Our lighter-than-air high-altitude platform systems (LTA HAPS) are capable of maintaining position over an operational area in the stratosphere (altitudes of 18 – 21km). They can carry multiple telecommunications, imaging and remote sensing payloads, providing unique functionality, cost, environmental and societal advantages.

Our customers & partners include some of the largest global telecommunications companies, infrastructure operators, climate researchers, civil and defense agencies.

At Sceye, we aim high, and we want you to join us at the stratospheric edge of innovation. As part of our mission-driven team, you’ll contribute to building breakthrough technologies that are changing the way we connect and observe the world. We are looking for individuals who bring not only deep expertise but also bold vision and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

The Director of Manufacturing provides strategic and operational leadership for Sceye’s manufacturing organization, with responsibility for three core manufacturing areas:
Machine Shop, Composites Manufacturing, and Soft Structures Manufacturing.

This role oversees the leaders responsible for each manufacturing area, including the Lead Machinist, Carbon Composite Production Manager, and Sr. Soft Structures Lead, and is responsible for establishing the manufacturing processes, systems, standards, resources, and accountability necessary to support Sceye’s current operations and future growth.

Working closely with Design, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Flight Operations, and other cross-functional teams, the Director will ensure designs are manufacturable and manufacturing activities across all three areas are safe, efficient, high quality, and aligned with Sceye’s production, testing, and flight objectives.

• Provide overall leadership and direction for Sceye’s manufacturing organization, including the Machine Shop, Composites Manufacturing, and Soft Structures Manufacturing.
• Develop and execute manufacturing plans and priorities in support of company, engineering, testing, and flight objectives.
• Provide leadership and oversight to the Lead Machinist, Carbon Composite Production Manager, and Sr. Soft Structures Lead.
• Establish clear performance expectations, accountability, staffing requirements, and resource needs across all three manufacturing areas.
• Oversee manufacturing operations to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with established requirements.
• Develop production schedules, capacity plans, and resource allocations based on company priorities and manufacturing needs.
• Ensure manufacturing teams have the tools, equipment, materials, training, documentation, and support necessary to successfully perform their work.

• Provide leadership and strategic oversight across Sceye’s three core manufacturing areas:
  Machine Shop, Composites Manufacturing, and Soft Structures Manufacturing.
• Partner with the Lead Machinist, Carbon Composite Production Manager, and Sr. Soft Structures Lead to ensure each area meets production schedules, engineering requirements, quality standards, and company priorities.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of manufacturing methods, tooling, equipment, workflows, documentation, and process controls across all three areas.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, capacity, quality, consistency, and overall production performance.
• Partner with Design, Engineering, and Quality to resolve manufacturing issues, improve manufacturability, and support the transition of new designs, components, and processes into production.

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