Vice President, Demonstrator – Production Systems
XTI Aerospace
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Englewood • Colorado, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United States
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Lead
About the role
- Lead all design, analysis, and integration activities supporting the TriFan Demonstrator and type-certification program.
- Oversee engineering configuration management, part numbering, MRP/BOM structure, and digital thread implementation.
- Direct the adoption of Siemens PDM and visualization toolsets across disciplines.
- Define and execute the digital factory roadmap for scalable, efficient production.
- Lead manufacturability reviews, process planning, tooling, and supplier readiness for LRIP.
- Drive lean manufacturing practices and continuous improvement across engineering and operations.
- Coordinate FAA and DoD airworthiness processes, including TC/STC and MIL-STD-810/DO-160 compliance.
- Support planning and execution of ground and flight test campaigns in coordination with the certification lead.
- Manage technical engagement with key suppliers (NIAR, Honeywell, PPG, etc.) to ensure design integrity, cost, and schedule compliance.
- Lead program technical reviews and readiness assessments aligned with TriFan Program Integration Summit objectives.
- Build and mentor a high-performing multidisciplinary team encompassing mechanical, systems, and manufacturing engineering.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to align product development, investment, and capital priorities.
Requirements
- 20+ years of experience in aerospace engineering, manufacturing, and program management; at least 10 years in leadership roles.
- Demonstrated success leading integrated teams through design, build, and certification of complex air vehicles.
- Expertise in lean engineering, model-based definition (MBD), and digital manufacturing environments.
- Direct experience with FAA and military airworthiness processes (AWR, TC/STC).
- Proven ability to lead supplier networks, production transitions, and large-scale technical teams.
- Active DoD Secret clearance preferred.
- Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering (required); Master’s in Engineering Management (preferred).
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
aerospace engineeringmanufacturingprogram managementlean engineeringmodel-based definitiondigital manufacturingengineering configuration managementpart numberingMRP/BOM structuredigital thread implementation
Soft skills
leadershipteam buildingmentoringcollaborationcommunicationprocess planningcontinuous improvementsupplier managementtechnical engagementprogram integration
Certifications
DoD Secret clearanceBachelor’s in Mechanical EngineeringMaster’s in Engineering Management