Director of Manufacturing Systems (Dir Engineering 1) - 30330 at HII in McLean, VA

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Requisition Number: 30330 Required Travel: 51 - 75% Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $164,655.00 - $235,000.00 Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain Level of Experience: Management Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you. To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072 Leadership at HII – Mission Technologies HII’s Leadership Capability Framework defines the standard of excellence expected of all leaders across Mission Technologies. Leaders are accountable for modeling these capabilities and building them within their teams: Know & Grow Your People – Develop talent, empower teams, and build an inclusive environment. Build Relationships – Strengthen trust, collaboration, and cross-functional partnerships. Take Ownership – Drive accountability, execution excellence, and results. Customer First – Anticipate mission needs and deliver value to our partners. Shape the Future – Inspire innovation and align work with strategic priorities. Act with Urgency – Make informed decisions and move with purpose. These capabilities define how leaders inspire teams, deliver results, and shape the future of Mission Technologies. Summary HII Mission Technologies is hiring a Director of Manufacturing Systems, reporting to the Vice President of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering, to lead the scale-up of manufacturing across internal and external production sites, accountable for capacity, delivery, and cost. This position is remote, with a preference for candidates located on the East Coast or in the Midwest. What you will do Deliver manufacturing ramp-ups and margin expansion for strategic products by designing and standardizing production requirements, facility layouts, and material flows across Mission Technologies production sites Own the division's manufacturing footprint strategy, including make-vs-buy decisions, new facility investments, and insourcing business cases, and lead integration of new operations Develop and maintain technical production standards for HII MT manufacturing, including standards for manufacturing requirements, product introduction and process design changes, and capacity models Collaborate with business groups to characterize capacity, standardize requirements, assess bottlenecks, balance production lines, and streamline material flows to efficiently achieve production targets Collaborate with business groups, Process Excellence leaders, and other leaders across Mission Technologies to achieve production targets while establishing and leading structured continuous improvement programs Develop business cases and lead deployment of automation, digital, and AI technologies Build, lead, and develop a team to perform time and motion studies, map value streams, model production capacity, identify waste and efficiency opportunities, and implement front-line and back-office process improvements Drive change management by blending technical knowledge, data analysis, and interpersonal skills to build trust, conviction, and commitment from the front line to senior leadership What you must have 10 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 8 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 14 years relevant prog