VP of Production Operations

Company Overview

Red 6 is an innovative Augmented Reality (AR) technology startup leading the way in synthetic air combat training. Our primary technology, supporting our ATARS product, enables pilots to simulate the cognitive challenges of flying while accessing realistic, scalable training in dynamic outdoor environments.

Role Overview

As VP of Production Operations, you will own the end-to-end production value stream —from advanced product introduction through rate production. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), you will build and scale a world-class manufacturing and operations organization that includes technical supply-chain management, manufacturing engineering, production test, material planning, and operations program management. Your first charter is to transition Red 6’s innovative AR hardware to our qualified contract-manufacturing partner, ensuring reliability, cost, and schedule performance while meeting all DoD manufacturing-compliance requirements (ISO, AS9145, AS9100, DCMA surveillance, etc.).

Key Responsibilities

• Build and lead a high-performance Production-Operations organization, hiring and mentoring leaders across supply chain, manufacturing engineering, test, materials, and OPM

• Select and negotiate with contract-manufacturing partners; stand up NPI gates, quality plans, SLAs, and clear DfM/DfT processes

• Implement rigorous manufacturing-engineering and automated-test systems that drive first-pass yield, traceability, and data-driven continuous improvement

• Optimize ERP/MRP solutions that enable material visibility, real-time KPI dashboards, and on-time delivery

• Develop and execute dual-source and cost-reduction strategies where appropriate, including should-cost modeling and risk-mitigation plans for critical components

• Ensure full compliance with AS9145, AS9100D, and other DoD production-quality standards

• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, and Program Management to align build plans with design maturity, demand signals, and field-support requirements

Basic Qualifications

• 15 + years of aerospace/defense production-leadership experience, including 5 + years at the Director/VP level

• Proven track record transitioning complex electro-optical or avionics hardware from prototype to scaled production with a contract manufacturer

• Expert knowledge of AS9145 (APQP/PPAP), AS9100D, DCMA surveillance, and DoD manufacturing-contract practices

• Demonstrated success deploying ERP/MRP, and production-test data systems in multi-site environments

• Qualified candidates must have the ability to obtain a security clearance. This requires U.S. Citizenship.

Preferred Attributes

• BS in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering

• Experience delivering AR/VR, avionics, or ruggedized electronics into DoD Programs of Record

Full-Time Employee Benefits

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision (100% coverage for Employees)

• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, paid holidays, and parental leave

• Short and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Voluntary Worksite Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity)
  

Note

Red 6 reserves the right to change its current benefits program at any time, in a manner that is consistent with applicable federal and state regulations.

This job description is not a contract and confers no contractual rights, privileges, or benefits on any applicant or potential applicant. Red 6 has the right to change any and all terms of this job description, including, but not limited to, job responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits. Nothing in this job description constitutes an offer or guarantee of employment.

Red Six Aerospace, Inc, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Compensation Range: $180K - $210K