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Development Manufacturing Manager I/II

Zone 5 Technologies
Location
San Luis Obispo, California
Posted
27 days ago
Department
Production
Salary
$152,000 - $176,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 6–10 years of experience in aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, production, manufacturing engineering, NPI, or prototype manufacturing environments
  • 2–4 years of manufacturing or technical leadership experience
  • Experience supporting complex electromechanical products involving mechanical and/or avionics/electrical assembly
  • Demonstrated experience moving hardware from development or prototype builds toward repeatable production
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing planning, drawings, bills of material, work instructions, tooling, configuration changes, and production execution
  • Experience working cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, and Program Management
Nice to have
  • Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience
  • Experience with ERP and/or MES manufacturing systems
  • Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing, structured problem solving, DFM/DFA, and manufacturing readiness principles
  • Experience leading simultaneous development builds or multiple programs
  • Significant aerospace or defense manufacturing experience for Manager II
What the job really is

The Development Manufacturing Manager I/II at Zone 5 Technologies is responsible for leading manufacturing execution for new product introductions, prototypes, and early production hardware. This role involves collaborating with various departments to ensure manufacturability, developing build plans, and driving performance across safety, quality, and efficiency metrics. The manager will also oversee staffing and resource allocation while promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

Benefits
  • Competitive total compensation package
  • Comprehensive benefit package options include medical, dental, vision, life, and more
  • 401k with company-match
  • 3 weeks of paid time off each year
  • 40 hours of sick time
  • 12 annual company holidays
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Role requires significant cross-department collaboration, which may lead to a dynamic but potentially high-pressure environment
  • Pay range is provided, but specific salary for the position applied for is not guaranteed
  • The role does not involve systems engineering, systems integration, product design authority, verification/validation, or Flight Test, which may limit scope for some candidates
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