Develop and articulate a clear, scalable manufacturing strategy aligned with Two Six Technologies’ growth strategies in the national security, IC and commercial communities
Drive scale-up strategies for classified and mission-critical hardware solutions
Partner with R&D to ensure that design-for-manufacturing principles are embedded early in the process
Envision, design and lead end-to-end manufacturing operations: prototyping, testing, supply chain, logistics, quality control, packaging, and delivery
Identify and establish cost-effective U.S.-based manufacturing locations
Forecast production needs and align supply chain strategies with growth targets
Ensure manufacturing processes meet security and compliance standards for classified programs
Maintain rigorous quality and reliability standards for mission-critical deployments
Collaborate with executive leadership, product teams, R&D and engineering to align manufacturing goals with business objectives
Translate technical innovation into scalable, revenue-generating products
Serve as a key voice in product lifecycle decisions, from concept to deployment
Cultivate a culture of innovation, accountability and excellence across manufacturing and engineering teams
Partner with Finance to model cost-effective production strategies and forecast capital needs
Present production strategies and performance metrics to the leadership team and board and participate in presenting manufacturing capabilities to clients
Requirements
The ability to energize technical and operational teams around a bold manufacturing vision.
An experienced leader capable of inspiring teams to push boundaries and deliver exceptional results
Proven success in building and scaling manufacturing functions for hardware products, preferably in national security/IC markets
Deep understanding of the hardware development lifecycle and secure communications systems
Experience in the cleared space (IC, DoD) with an active Top Secret clearance preferred (we will sponsor highly qualified candidates without a clearance)
Background in R&D with a transition to senior leadership and operational roles
Strong strategic thinking, with the ability to craft and execute long-term manufacturing roadmaps-skilled in translating vision into strategy; and strategy into execution
Exceptional leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills; Adept at building consensus across technical, financial and operational teams
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or any related field (Master’s degree in Engineering or MBA preferred)
10+ years of experience in Research, and Development (R&D) and Manufacturing plus demonstrated experience building and growing a successful production/manufacturing solution supporting national security/IC communities
Strong business and financial acumen and focus on actions and outcomes.
Demonstrated capabilities in developing effective relationships with clients, industry stakeholders, and service providers.
Eligible and willing to obtain a DoD clearance up to TS/SCI (current TS/SCI strongly preferred)