Leads manufacturing process development, optimization, automation, tooling, and engineering projects across product lines. Designs fixtures and systems for welding, CNC machining, and assembly; improves cost, throughput, and quality; manages documentation, configuration changes, BOMs, routings, and ERP data. Provides technical support to production, vendors, and cross-functional teams while advancing automation and productivity goals.

Leads tactical purchasing and material availability for manufacturing operations. Supervises Buyers, manages purchase orders, coordinates suppliers, resolves shortages, expedites critical materials, maintains ERP purchasing data, and tracks supply risks and delivery commitments. Develops KPIs, drives corrective actions, improves supplier performance, and partners with Production, Planning, Inventory, Quality, Engineering, and Program Management to maintain continuity of supply and support production schedules.