Job Title

Aircraft Manufacturing Manager

Who are we?

As an aircraft manufacturer, industrialist, industrial service provider and logistician, Daher currently has approximately 14,000 employees and achieved a revenue of 1.8 billion euros in 2024. With its family ownership, Daher has been focused on innovation since its creation in 1863. With locations in 15 countries across Europe, North America and Asia, Daher designs and develops value-added solutions for its aeronautical and industrial customers and partners

Daher is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead all Production and Manufacturing operations within our FAA Part 21 aircraft manufacturing environment. In this critical role, you will ensure all production activities meet FAA regulations, adhere to the company’s Production Inspection System (PIS), and comply with approved design data. You will oversee assembly and fabrication processes, maintain conformity to type design, support regulatory documentation, and collaborate closely with Quality, Engineering, and FAA designees. The Manufacturing Manager will guide large production teams while championing safety, quality, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement across all manufacturing functions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

(Other duties may be assigned)

Production Oversight & Regulatory Compliance

Assign production personnel according to approved manufacturing data.
Monitor production processes to ensure conformity with FAA‑approved drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
Prevent nonconforming conditions through strong process oversight and clear communication.
Ensure adherence to FAA Part 21 requirements, including conformity, traceability, and use of approved data.
Support FAA conformity inspections, audits, and oversight activities.
Enforce accurate documentation and production recordkeeping.
Support conformity inspections, First Article Inspections (FAI/AS9102), and airworthiness requirements.
Enforce compliance with AS9100 and FAA quality standards.

Leadership & Workforce Development

Lead, coach, and develop employees through structured training programs.
Hire, train, evaluate, and develop Production and Manufacturing staff.
Direct work in accordance with FAA‑approved processes and company procedures.
Manage employee relations, corrective actions, and disciplinary processes.
Foster a culture of safety, quality, teamwork, and compliance.

Production Planning & Continuous Improvement

Maintain production workflow through effective planning, scheduling, and monitoring.
Manage and revise production schedules as needed.
Lead cost‑reduction, waste‑elimination, and continuous‑improvement initiatives.
Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, and SeeD principles.
Provide daily and monthly production performance reporting.
Ensure production equipment is properly maintained and calibrated; coordinate repairs as required.

Cross‑Functional & Technical Collaboration

Work with Engineering, Quality, Planning, Procurement, Document Control, and other teams.
Support design changes, deviations, configuration updates, and conformity activities.
Ensure proper handling, preservation, and traceability of components and assemblies.
Monitor material flow into production and recommend process improvements.
Ensure material availability through collaboration with Planning and Procurement.
Maintain strong technical and regulatory knowledge applicable to the production environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has overall supervisory responsibility for the Production departments. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, planning and assigning work, evaluating performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and resolving problems—all in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing.
Experience managing large teams (30+ employees).
Strong understanding of FAA Part 21 production requirements.
Proficiency in the MS Office Suite.
Aircraft or large‑equipment manufacturing experience preferred.
Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and AS9100 preferred.
Ability to work effectively with FAA representatives, ODA personnel, and conformity teams.

Information related to the position:

Compensation for this position starts at a base salary range of $90,000 - $125,000 plus eligibility for an annual target bonus. Any prospective offer will take into account the overall experience the successful candidate brings to the role. Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience. At Daher, your total rewards package is more than just your base salary as we offer a full benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and more.

All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing an application with Daher, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact an HR representative.

Daher complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.