Senior Project Manager- UAS Manufacturing

Senior Project Manager – UAS Manufacturing

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DZYNE Technologies is leading the future of autonomous defense. Based in Irvine, California, we develop and manufacture advanced airborne and ground‑based defense solutions deployed in over 50 countries. Backed by U.S. Government Programs of Record, our technologies are field‑proven, scalable, and production‑ready. We’re growing fast and looking for innovators ready to make an impact. At DZYNE, you’ll join a culture built on collaboration, integrity, and purpose.

We celebrate wins, value diverse perspectives, and support every team member’s success.

Location:

Irvine, CA
Salary: $145,000‑$170,000 annually

DZYNE has an immediate need for a talented Senior Project Manager for UAS Manufacturing who will join our industry‑leading team at our Irvine, CA location. The Senior Project Manager provides leadership on assigned new product introduction (NPI) efforts and achieves schedule, manufacturing readiness, production ramp, and cross‑functional alignment objectives.

Responsibilities include planning and organizing all manufacturing readiness activities specific to each product line, coordinating communication across Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain, and working closely with functional leaders to ensure resource planning, execution discipline, and milestone achievement. The successful candidate must have strong program management aptitude, exceptional communication skills, and experience driving hardware products from development into manufacturing.

• Lead the development of manufacturing readiness plans, schedules, and integrated execution strategies for NPI programs
• Participate in all phases of NPI activity – from early prototype builds through LRIP and manufacturing ramp‑up
• Coordinate cross‑functional execution across Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Design Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Supply Chain
• Facilitate large team planning sessions to establish scope, dependencies, resource requirements, and key milestones
• Prepare and maintain detailed project schedules; identify critical path, risks, and lead‑time reduction opportunities
• Conduct project risk analysis and drive mitigation actions
• Work with functional managers to forecast and allocate resources across multiple concurrent projects
• Ensure completion and integration of manufacturing‑related deliverables, including process flows, PFMEAs, control plans, work instructions, tooling/test readiness, and supplier readiness milestones
• Report project status, risks, and mitigation plans to senior and executive leadership
• Promote a positive, “can‑do” attitude and collaborate effectively within a matrixed organization
• Work with product teams to transition development hardware into rate production environments
• Represent Manufacturing Program Management in cross‑functional forums, readiness reviews, and gate discussions

• Strong understanding of manufacturing readiness, production ramp planning, and operational project controls
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced Aerospace or Defense environment
• Demonstrated ability to interpret manufacturing and engineering data, including BOMs, process documentation, and supplier deliverables
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) tools and operational scheduling systems
• Ability to translate complex technical and operational concepts into clear communication for diverse audiences
• Familiarity with NPI frameworks, structured problem‑solving methods, and manufacturing engineering practices
• Ability to maintain focus and execution discipline under high demand and rapidly changing conditions
• PMP certification preferred but not required

• Bachelor’s degree required, degrees in Engineering, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or related technical fields preferred
• Aerospace or Defense Contractor industry experience highly preferred
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in Project Management, Operations Project Management, Manufacturing Readiness, NPI, or similar…