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Production Manager, Las Vegas Manufacturing

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Location
Las Vegas, NV
Posted
20 days ago
Department
Defense Tech
Salary
$70,000 to $100,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace, manufacturing, or industrial engineering
  • 1 to 2 years of post-graduate experience in a manufacturing, production, or hardware environment
  • Comfortable reading drawings and work instructions
  • Hands-on experience on the production floor
  • Organized under pressure with good judgment
  • Willing to be on-site in Las Vegas full time
Nice to have
  • Electronics or precision hardware assembly experience
  • Exposure to ERP or MES production scheduling and work order systems
  • Defense or aerospace production under AS9100
  • Experience in low-rate initial production or low-volume, high-mix environments
  • Prior military maintenance or production experience
What the job really is

The Production Manager role in Las Vegas involves overseeing daily production operations for a defense technology company. You will be responsible for scheduling, managing technicians, ensuring quality standards, and supporting facility readiness for production. This position is hands-on and requires building the operation from the ground up, working closely with the engineering team and founders.

Things to weigh
  • Confidential search with NDA required before full details are shared
  • Role involves building operations from scratch, which may not suit those preferring established processes
  • Focus on hands-on work rather than analytical tasks
  • Position supports U.S. Government work subject to export control regulations
Job score3.6/5
Benefits1/5
Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
Pay transparency5/5

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