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Production Manager – Automated Assembly & Manufacturing

Wichita, Kansas💼 Full-time💰 $71,150–$71,150🗓 2026-09-09 → 2026-09-30

Core

Lead highly automated machining and advanced manufacturing operations for commercial aerostructures, including fuselages, pylons, nacelles, and wing components.

Role type

Senior IC Production Manager (Automated Assembly & Manufacturing)

Builds

Commercial aerostructures (fuselages, pylons, nacelles, wing components) using composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions

Domain

Aerospace manufacturing

Required skills

CNC machining, automated fastening systems, trim & drill operations, composite automation, Automated Fiber Placement (AFP), Lean manufacturing, operational performance management, continuous improvement, team leadership

Preferred skills

SAP, Microsoft Office Suite, project leadership, process improvement, production ramp activities, union environment experience

Technologies

CNC, AFP, SAP, Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

Lead production teams supporting machining, assembly, and automated manufacturing operations; Oversee advanced manufacturing processes including CNC, automated fastening, trim/drill, and composite automation; Drive operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives; Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to resolve production issues; Champion Lean manufacturing principles and workforce engagement; Support new program introductions, automation initiatives, and production ramp activities

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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