Senior Project Manager – UAS Manufacturing
Listed on 2026-08-03
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Engineering
Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineer -
Manufacturing / Production
Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineer
Autonomous Defense for the World’s Most Critical Missions
THE FUTURE OF AUTONOMOUS DEFENSE STARTS HEREDZYNE is comprised of the top minds in the field, proven in their ability to not only conceive of groundbreaking designs, but also to deliver functioning systems with precision, agility and innovation at every turn. Our expertise lies in aerodynamics, structural design, systems engineering, flight test, artificial intelligence, and software development. We are the future of autonomous defense ecosystems.
From engineering and programming to operations, DZYNE Technologies is seeking talented individuals ready to take on meaningful challenges and help develop industry-defining technology. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a culture built on innovation, teamwork, integrity, and customer service.
DZYNE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. DZYNE complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which our company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms.
Position:Senior Project Manager – UAS Manufacturing
Location: Irvine, CA
Job :1235
# of Openings:1
About DZYNE
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.
Ready to do work that matters? Join us.
Position Title:Senior Project Manager – UAS Manufacturing
Location:Irvine, CA
Position Summary
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 for UAS Manufacturing provides leadership on assigned new product introduction (NPI) efforts and acts to achieve schedule, manufacturing readiness, production ramp, and cross-functional alignment objectives.
The Senior Project Manager for UAS Manufacturing plans and organizes all manufacturing readiness activities specific to each product line, coordinates communication across Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain, and works 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 through development into manufacturing. Demonstrated experience leading manufacturing readiness, cross-functional planning, or production ramp-up activities in the Aerospace and Defense industry is strongly preferred.
Required
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the development of manufacturing readiness plans, schedules, and integrated execution strategies for new product introduction programs
- Participate in all phases of New Product Introduction (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 to schedule, 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,…
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