Sr. Commercial Manager, Manufacturing

Sr. Commercial Manager, Contract Manufacturing

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Mason, OH 45040

Sr. Manager, Program Development Contract Manufacturing
Mason, Ohio

Reports to:

VP, Manufacturing

Candidate must be a US citizen to meet the eligibility criteria for this position.

RH Aero Systems is setting the standard for aviation support equipment and services. Through our industry-leading businesses - Rhinestahl and HYDRO Systems - we deliver capability across custom-designed Ground Support Equipment, OEM-licensed engine and airframe tooling, 26 global service centers and innovative engineered solutions for OEMs, MROs and Operators worldwide. RH Aero Systems' global headquarters are in Mason, Ohio, USA, and Biberach, Germany.

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• Lead contract manufacturing program development from customer engagement through launch and ongoing execution.
• Manage program plans, milestones, risks, and deliverables to ensure alignment with customer requirements, quality expectations, schedules, and business goals.
• Drive improvements in program execution, timelines, communication, and issue resolution in partnership with customers and internal teams.

• Serve as a key customer-facing leader for contract manufacturing programs, building trust and maintaining strong business relationships.
• Translate customer needs, technical requirements, and business priorities into clear program actions, milestones, and follow-up plans.
• Provide clear, timely communication to customers on program status, open issues, recovery plans, risks, and resolutions.

• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, quality, sourcing, supply chain, and program management teams to support successful program launch and execution.
• Coordinate with sourcing and procurement teams to support material readiness, supplier alignment, and source-controlled component requirements.
• Work with customer and internal engineering teams to support manufacturability, scalability, and readiness for production.

• Identify opportunities to improve program efficiency, customer experience, manufacturing readiness, and product quality.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by bringing forward practical ideas, lessons learned, and best practices across programs.
• Partner with customers and internal teams on cost, delivery, and quality improvement opportunities while maintaining service commitments.
• Support program financial performance by monitoring cost, scope, risks, and profitability against business expectations.
• Review contract requirements, cost estimates, forecasts, and customer commitments to support sound program decisions.

• Ensure contract manufacturing programs align with applicable aerospace, safety, quality, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Stay current on contract manufacturing, aerospace program management, customer expectations, and operational best practices.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field; master's degree preferred.
• Experience: Progressive experience leading customer-facing programs in contract manufacturing, aerospace, manufacturing, or a related technical environment, with demonstrated ownership of program execution, customer commitments, and cross-functional delivery.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of contract manufacturing, aerospace quality expectations, supply chain coordination, product readiness, and customer-driven program requirements.
• Skills:
  • Ability to lead through influence, align cross-functional teams, and keep programs moving with clarity and accountability.
  • Strong customer communication skills, with the ability to translate technical, operational, and business priorities into clear actions and updates.
  • Proven ability to manage complex programs, milestones, risks, and deliverables from early engagement through launch and ongoing execution.
  • Practical problem-solving skills, with a focus on timely issue resolution, customer confidence, quality, delivery, and execution.
  • Financial and commercial acumen to support cost, scope, risk, forecasting, and profitability discussions.
  • Working knowledge of ERP systems, project management tools, reporting tools, and related business systems used to manage program visibility and execution.