Hiring: Director of Engineering, Manufacturing Company: Inversion Location: Los Angeles, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-09 18:50:32 Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, Chai, Make, Spark, TestNG About the job Experience: •10+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, including leadership roles Required Skills: •Manufacturing Strategy & Scale •Transition programs from development to repeatable production •Define make vs. buy strategy across all subsystems •Drive capacity planning, rate readiness, and production forecasting •Operational Excellence •Establish lean manufacturing systems across machining, avionics, harnessing, and parachutes •Reduce cycle time, improve yield, and optimize throughput •Implement KPIs for safety, quality, cost, and delivery •Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions •Machine Shop & Fabrication •Oversee precision CNC machining operations (5-axis capability) •Ensure alignment between manufacturing engineering and shop floor execution •Drive programming standards, tooling strategy, and fixture optimization •Avionics & Harness Manufacturing •Implement scalable harness fabrication processes with strong QA controls Qualifications: •10+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, including leadership roles •Proven exper Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!