Overview:

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary:

The Factory Operations Director leads an area for one of Draper’s production capabilities and areas. The Director must have experience in operations management delivering product to business units in all phases of production lifecycle including development, prototype, pre-production and production phases. They must have deep understanding of various type of factory, material support, MES and assembly processing flows with applicable experience.

The Factory Operations Director is responsible for end-to-end Management of production processes, toolsets, schedules, quality control and deliveries for all Draper Commercial & Government programs.

Responsibilities include the second line management of a broad team of Technical Staff Members, Contractors, Administrative Support Personnel, Union employees and the Division's graduate and undergraduate students.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

End-to-End Management: Oversee the processes, including toolset performance, production schedules, quality control, and on-time deliveries.Budget Oversight: Develop, manage, and track operational budgets to ensure financial objectives are met.Schedule Adherence: Plan and maintain production schedules, ensuring alignment with customer and organizational delivery requirements.Performance Optimization: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to maximize equipment uptime, yield, and throughput while minimizing cost.Development/Delivery of executive briefings on Draper wide performance metrics.Recommend improvements to business processes and follow up with executive leadership on initiatives.Alignment of activities with evolving business needs, the development and implementation of the Division's Strategic Plan.Management of staff hiring and recruiting.Adjustment of organizational structure as necessary to support new Draper initiatives.Maintenance of internal audit and continuous process improvement.Personnel resource management for projects staffed by the Division.    Career development of the future leaders of the organization through mentoring, growth assignments, professional seminars, and other educational opportunities.

Skills/Abilities

Able to solve complex problems.  Understanding of the program / product lifecycle of manufactured products.Able to drive broad organizational corrective action to improve business processesKnowledge of organizational and project-based performance metrics.    Strong written and verbal communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.   Self-starter and the ability to set organizational vision and achieve results.Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment is a must. Knowledge of industry and government regulations and certification standards (FAA, FDA, DO-178, etc.) 

Education

Bachelor's Degree required in an Engineering or technical field. (M.S. preferred)

Experience

10+ years of experience in an Engineering and/or Program Management.  At least 5 years of experience managing individual contributors, managers, and cross-functional teams. Prefer previous experience managing large manufacturing area or program deliverables.

Additional Job Description:

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance,  which requires proof of US citizenship.

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Job Location - City:

St. Petersburg

Job Location - State:

Florida

Job Location - Postal Code:

33716

Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We understand the value of diversity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.