Director of Production (R4782)

Shield AI

Dallas, US

On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at senior leaders in autonomous defense systems who drive execution across factory floor operations and scale manufacturing with precision.

Best fit for

Experienced manufacturing leaders in defense or aerospace industries
— “lead our U.S.-based manufacturing operations”
Hands-on executives who architect production systems at scale
— “architect production systems, and scale operations”
Cross-functional collaborators with quality and supply chain teams
— “partner cross-functionally with quality, engineering and supply chain teams”

Things to consider

Role requires hands-on leadership in high-stakes manufacturing
— “high-stakes execution and advanced technology”
Must balance precision with rapid scaling demands
— “scale operations with intensity, precision”

How to stand out

Demonstrate specific examples of scaling defense manufacturing operations
— “help scale the future of autonomous defense systems”
Highlight cross-functional leadership in quality and engineering partnerships
— “partner cross-functionally with quality, engineering”
Show mission-driven approach to production system architecture
— “scale operations with intensity, precision, and a clear mission”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · CompanyLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

driving execution across factory floor operations
partnering cross-functionally with quality, engineering, and supply chain teams
scaling operations with intensity and precision

Typical background

experience in manufacturing operationsbackground in engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Production OperationsQuality ManagementSupply Chain ManagementEngineeringCross-functional Collaboration

Preferred

Autonomous Vehicle TechnologyDefense Systems

Stack & domain

Defense Systems

About the role

Original posting from Shield AI via Lever

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Job Description:
Do you thrive at the intersection of high-stakes execution and advanced technology? Shield AI is seeking a Director of Production to lead our U.S.-based manufacturing operations and help scale the future of autonomous defense systems. You’ll drive execution across factory floor operations, partner cross-functionally with quality, engineering and supply chain teams, and ensure our production systems are ready for what’s next.
We're looking for a bold, hands-on leader who can inspire teams, architect production systems, and scale operations with intensity, precision, and a clear mission in mind.

Source: Shield AI careers (Lever)