Drive Operational Excellence at the Heart of Aerospace Manufacturing

Job Type: Contract (12 Months)
Location: Phoenix, AZ 85034 (Onsite)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 1st Shift (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Pay Rate: $38.93/Hour

Role Summary & Impact

As the EACS Operations Lead, you will serve as a critical link between manufacturing operations, supply chain, and program leadership. You will help ensure production schedules are achievable, materials are available, risks are proactively managed, and operational disruptions are resolved quickly and effectively.

Your work will directly impact production continuity, customer delivery performance, and overall operational readiness across aerospace programs.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong culture of safety, quality, and compliance across all operational activities

• Partner with Program Managers to ensure clear, effective communication of manufacturing plans and operational performance

• Drive rapid resolution of issues related to quality, supply chain constraints, and operational performance

• Develop and optimize inventory strategies and production schedules based on:

  • Demand forecasts

  • Lead times

  • Capacity constraints

  • Inventory targets

  • Material availability

• Identify and mitigate future risks to operational performance through proactive planning

• Facilitate closure of Supplier Requests for Information (SRI) and First Article Inspection (FAI) activities

• Support material substitution and Last-Time-Buy (LTB) initiatives to ensure supply continuity

• Provide input into Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SI&OP) processes

• Support Product Line Teams in production readiness assessments and gap closure actions

• Drive alignment of labor, tooling, and equipment capacity with short- and long-term demand requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, OR

• Advanced degree and 5+ years of relevant experience

• Experience in Quality, Operations, or Supply Chain Management, including New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Strong background in manufacturing or aerospace production environments

• Proven ability to manage operational risk and resolve supply chain or production issues

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong collaboration experience with cross-functional teams and program leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SI&OP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) processes

• Strong customer and stakeholder relationship management skills

• Experience applying continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar)

• Background in aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing industries

• Proven ability to drive structured problem-solving and execution discipline in complex environments

Why Join Us?

This is your opportunity to play a key role in a high-performance aerospace environment where operational excellence directly supports mission-critical manufacturing and customer delivery success.

You will join a culture that values:

• Accountability and continuous improvement

• Cross-functional collaboration

• Fast, data-driven decision-making

• Safety, quality, and operational discipline

Through PDS Tech Commercial, you’ll have access to meaningful contract opportunities that allow you to apply your expertise while working alongside industry leaders shaping the future of aviation.

Compensation & Details

• Job Type: Full-time, 12-month Consultant

• Location: Phoenix (Onsite)

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, First Shift (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

• Pay Rate: $38.93/hour (commensurate with experience)

Apply Today

If you are an experienced operations or supply chain professional ready to take on a high-visibility role in aerospace manufacturing, we want to hear from you.

Submit your application through PDS Tech Commercial and help drive operational excellence where it matters most.

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