Vice president of manufacturing job description

We are an aerospace R&D company building experimental and certified airships. We are developing and manufacturing advanced technologies to dramatically increase the capabilities and lower the cost of 21st-century airships.

LTA's airships will have the ability to complement and even accelerate humanitarian disaster response and relief efforts, especially in remote areas that cannot be easily accessed by plane and boat due to limited or destroyed infrastructure. We ultimately aim to create a family of aircraft with zero emissions that would substantially reduce the global carbon footprint of aviation when used for shipping goods and moving people.

The successful candidate will be a strong and proven who centers safety and quality in everything they do. This position will partner with engineering and product development to define plans and standards for a production organization in a fast-growth environment. The individual should be both motivated by and capable of guiding the company through its next phase of growth and development.

Responsibilities:Oversee production operations, manufacturing a safe aircraft smoothly, efficiently, and on budget.Understand the manufacturing liabilities and legal obligations of the company and its suppliers Provide Direction and enable the leaders of EHS, QA, Fabrication, Facilities, Logistics, Avionics, Flight Hardware, and Systems IntegrationPartner with Process, Industrial, Tooling, Quality, and R&D engineers to ensure manufacturing operational excellence and continuous development Role model best practices for documentation and control processes as we work towards our goal of possessing an FAA Production CertificateProvide mentorship, guidance, and career development to direct reports Identify and distribute Financial/Physical/Human resources and help conduct assessments on when to outsource Collaborate with fellow executives to represent manufacturing interests as well as help shape organizational strategy Take ownership of all operational development as the organization expands and work with external partners to bring excellence and innovation to all aspects of operations Foster sustainable relationships with technical stakeholders, suppliers, customers, and partners to identify industry trends, requirements, and areas of improvement Establish a culture that focuses on collaboration, leveraging mistakes, and ingenuity

Qualifications:12 + years of experience in Manufacturing in a highly regulated industry (preferably in a leadership capacity in aerospace) Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Engineering, Operations, Business, etc.) Experience as an operations architect, able to define and build scalable processes and workflows for a more efficient and effective manufacturing organization Operational mindset that can breakdown challenges and design clear adoption/implementation schedules Exceptional verbal and written communications skills as well as High EQWell-versed in new technologies and innovations within the Manufacturing industry Outstanding presentation skills to deliver presentations to technical audiences and the Board of Directors regarding progress, improvements, budgets, and obstacles Experience partnering and collaborating with C-level executives Knowledgeable in Aerospace Engineering practices and specifications The ability to travel to various R&D and Manufacturing sites

Preferred Qualifications:Advanced degree in a relevant field Experience with International ManufacturingExperience working collaboratively and successfully with FAA or other regulatory bodies Experience with FAA Part 21 Certification Procedures for Products and Articles Experience with Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing Familiarity with AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards Experience in Aerospace supplier negotiations and agreements

Compliance Requirements:Criminal background check clearance Fully vaccinated against COVIDDrug test clearance wherever applicable

What We Offer!Relocation assistance Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan (100% premium paid for individuals, ~70% for dependents) Company-paid life, AD&D, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurances Parental leave Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays 401(k) matching up to 6%Lunch and snacks provided every day, including accommodations for all dietary restrictions Monthly wellness stipend Monthly cell phone stipend Yearly education stipend to obtain certifications or take classes in your field Mental health benefit Fun events, swag, and the occasional airship ride An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and the most talented experts from different fields

LTA Research & Exploration welcomes all candidates to apply including those with limited experience. We understand that candidates with a growth mindset and passion for working on the next chapter in aviation advancement can outweigh experience alone. We celebrate diverse origins and journeys and understand their importance in developing new technology. Rooted in our humanitarian mission, we want to serve the entire globe and have a team that represents those we wish to serve.
Lighter Than Air is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other discriminatory factors prohibited by law.

• 8+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, multi-plant management- hands-on experience is preferred
• Manufacturing and distribution-related experience, packaging manufacturing a plus
• Startup experience ideal with the ability to live in the Nashville, TN area during the time we launch this site - (1.5 to 2 years)
• Ability to lead and influence in a matrix organization
• Strong leadership skills: able to build teams, foster growth in individuals, cultivate a positive culture and hire the right talent for critical positions
• Excellent analysis and decision-making capabilities.
• Management of P&L and budget experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, warehousing and distribution operations, as well as, building/plant maintenance.
• Quality control experience.
• Strategic planning experience
• Excellent communication skills

WHAT WE OFFER

• Comprehensive perks and benefits program
• Flexible time off program
• The opportunity to work with an incredibly supportive team of thinkers and innovators

Additional Information

Vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment at Zume, Inc. Our vaccine requirements include booster vaccinations, and future booster vaccinations that become available.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Zume provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Fab Sort Manufacturing (FSM) is responsible for the production of all internal Intel silicon using some of the world's most advanced manufacturing processes. With fabs (short for fabrication facilities) in Arizona, Ireland, Israel, Oregon and 2 new greenfield in Ohio / Germany, FSM operates as a highly coordinated virtual factory network, supporting multiple technology nodes for all Intel products. FSM supports new product introductions (NPIs) for all new products entering the high volume fabs, evaluates performance of each product to enable supply commits and approves risk start memos (RSMs) for all products that begin ramp in FSM factories ahead of production qualification.FSM is in the midst of an exciting time of growth, delivering output in support of Intel's run of record revenues in the last few years and preparing for our IDM2.0 strategy. 14nm is at max. output for a number of years. 10nm / Intel 7 ramp is the volume leader across multiple sites and is expected to remain in high-volume for multiple years; Future technologies are expected to be in HVM at a 2-year cadence going-forward and Intel is planning to grow in new site locations in Ohio and Magdeburg, Germany. Becoming a foundry of choice is part of FSM's future business strategy. With the multitude of technologies expected to be in production for Intel manufacturing and foundry and the complexity of ramping newer nodes with breakthrough technologies like EUV it is important that FSM has the leadership and capabilities to help steer the organization to win and collaborate across the FSM factory network and in the foundry business.As part of our IDM2.0 strategy FSM is expanding its brownfield sites and starting new greenfield sites. Intel's strategy also includes becoming a key foundry player in the industry and FSM will manufacture for foundry. This job requisition is to seek a senior leader to lead the FSM HVM Yield Global organization, reporting to the FSM General Managers. This position is a Vice President (VP) in the FSM organization.The selected candidate will partner with FSM Factory managers, FSM Yield managers, Technology Development organization to create a high pace of yield improvement in HVM phases for each technology.The candidate must have technology development experience and demonstrated leadership skills in a large organization, as a manager of managers, including but not limited to safety, building organizational capability, technology, quality, output, and cost. The selected candidate will lead and build the FSM HVM yield global organization to include yield optimization in lithography, dry etch, diffusion, implant, thin films, metrology, CMP and Wet etch Processes for manufacturing in an IDM2.0 environment. Knowledge of device performance, sort (and IB) and class parameters is critical. The candidate is responsible for defining and executing the FSM HVM Yield roadmap in order to deliver world-leading yield targets on all technologies inclusive of foundry.The role also includes responsibilities for resource planning activities, organization, and leadership development to grow the organizational technical capability and ensure the organization has the capability to deliver yield support to meet yield commitments and improvement roadmaps for a diverse internal and external portfolio of products and customer requirements.The candidate must have technology vision and demonstrated ability to solve highly complex technical problems with excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate and inspire the organization.The candidate must also have demonstrated strong ethical standards and be able to set the tone from the top. The ability to lead in a highly ambiguous and dynamic business environment is essential. The candidate will be ideally located at an FSM site.The Candidate must have demonstrated a track record of excellence in creative problem solving, enabling new equipment capabilities, and process technology development for capability, cost and productivity improvements. Customer engagement experience is desirable.The role also requires:Proven ability to manage a large diverse global organization and build a culture of inclusion Strong manufacturing, technical and development experience and leadership Strong execution and results focus demonstrated in their career Proven ability to build organizational capability for success now and in the future Demonstrated ability to build a compelling vision and mission and inspire and align leaders to this Demonstrated strong process flow knowledge, equipment and process control, matching, technology transfer and ramp expertise, Knowledge of device performance (electrical parameters), sort (and IB), and class parameters.Strong networking and influencing skills and the ability to positively motivate teams to the highest levels of engagement Ability to work cross-organizationally through matrix reporting structures in order to accomplish strategic objectives as well as organizational development goals Excellent business judgment and strategic vision Solid financial analysis skills Strong communication skills and ability to lead in ambiguous environments Ability to lead and solve complex cross-functional and organizational problems that require significant stakeholder engagement and influencing across the network with Technology development Ability to lead and manage significant organizational level changes that integrate systems, processes and culture
Qualifications:
QualificationsYou must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position.Minimum Qualifications:MS, or in a science or engineering field10 years of direct factory management experience with a strong wafer fabrication technical background and must have strong experiences and knowledge in TD process engineering.
Direct engineering management experiences in High Volume Manufacturing (HVM) or Technology Development factories
Detailed understanding of model based problem solving as well as Fab process control systems and methodologies Strong working knowledge of device physics and process technology and equipment
Preferred Qualifications:
PhD in a science or engineering field
Fab engineering experience 10nm/ 14nm/ 22nm/ or 32nm generation Customer engagement experience from a technical perspective

Job Type:
Experienced Hire

Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:
US, Arizona, Phoenix

Additional Locations:
Ireland, Leixlip, Israel, Jerusalem, Israel, Kiryat-Gat, Malaysia, Penang, PRC, Dalian, PRC, Shanghai, US, New Mexico, Albuquerque, US, Oregon, Hillsboro, US, Oregon, Portland

Intel strongly encourages employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Intel aligns to federal, state, and local laws and as a contractor to the U.S. Government is subject to government mandates that may be issued. Intel policies for COVID-19 including guidance about testing and vaccination are subject to change over time.

Business group:
As the world's largest chip manufacturer, Intel strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art -- from semiconductor process development and manufacturing, through yield improvement to packaging, final test and optimization, and world class Supply Chain and facilities support. Employees in the Technology Development and Manufacturing Group are part of a worldwide network of design, development, manufacturing, and assembly/test facilities, all focused on utilizing the power of Moore's Law to bring smart, connected devices to every person on Earth.

Posting Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust
This role is a Position of Trust. Should you accept this position, you must consent to and pass an extended Background Investigation, which includes (subject to country law), extended education, SEC sanctions, and additional criminal and civil checks. For internals, this investigation may or may not be completed prior to starting the position. For additional questions, please contact your Recruiter....

Work Model for this Role
This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. In certain circumstances the work model may change to accommodate business needs.