Director of Manufacturing Operations

About the Role:

Wing is looking for a Director of Manufacturing Operations to lead our Manufacturing Operations team, Forward Logistics and Reverse Logistics teams. This role is onsite based in Palo Alto, CA. In this critical leadership position, you will ensure our manufacturing capabilities scale efficiently to meet growing global demand, driving the production of aircraft and ground systems that safely and autonomously deliver packages to communities. You will be instrumental in bridging the gap between innovative engineering concepts and reliable, high-volume production, ensuring our hardware ecosystem is built for speed, safety, and operational excellence. Additionally, you will manage manufacturing partners and optimize costs to align with our business objectives.

What You’ll Do: 

• This role will report into VP of Hardware Development & Manufacturing Operations and partner across Engineering and Business Operations. 
• Develop and execute Wing’s manufacturing strategy to align production capabilities with business goals.
• Manage Product Operations, Operations Program Management, Process Engineering, Quality, Forward Logistics, Reverse Logistics and Manufacturing Partner Management.
• Partner with Engineering teams to build product roadmaps and execute plans from Concept and NPI through production and EOL.
• Drive operational excellence to minimize waste, optimize workflows, improve quality and enhance overall productivity.
• Oversee the manufacturing operations budget to adhere to financial targets and resource allocations.
• Establish and maintain rigorous quality assurance protocols to ensure all products meet industry standards and regulatory requirements for reliability.
• Enforce compliance standards across all facilities, leading audits and training programs.
• Lead the supply chain and logistics teams to manage inventory levels, optimize vendor relations, and ensure timely delivery of products to meet business needs.
• Lead the implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies and automated systems to improve production capacity.

What You’ll Need: 

• 10+ years of experience managing large manufacturing teams, high volume manufacturing and supply chain operations and managing global partners to drive product cost and quality.
• Bachelor's degree in a Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering, other Engineering or non-technical Bachelor’s with relevant Manufacturing Operations experience, or equivalent experience. Masters degree preferred.
• Experience hiring, developing and managing high performing teams
• Experience scaling, operationalizing, or commercializing a manufacturing organization
• International and Domestic travel required