Director of Manufacturing OptimizationCygic • Richmond, VA, US
Director of Manufacturing Optimization
Cygic • Richmond, VA, US
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[job_card.job_description]Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent. Minimum of 10 years in manufacturing or process engineering roles, including 4+ years in managerial or leadership capacity. Deep experience with lean and continuous improvement methodologies. Track record in capital project planning, vendor evaluation, and equipment deployment. Strong change leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Experience in high-mix or mid-to-high volume production settings. Familiarity with robotic automation, digital manufacturing systems, or sensor-based monitoring. Certification in Six Sigma (Green / Black Belt) or equivalent methodology experience.
Job Description
Job Description
Director, Manufacturing Process Optimization
Location : Richmond
Role Overview
We are establishing a pool for a senior leader to drive process excellence within production operations. As the Director of Manufacturing Process
Optimization, you will oversee strategic initiatives to raise throughput, reduce waste, and embed robust manufacturing practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development of standardized process frameworks across machining, finishing, and final assembly.
- Champion continuous improvement campaigns (Kaizen, value-stream mapping, process simplification).
- Scope and oversee capital investments for new equipment, tooling modernization, and automation.
- Build and coach a team of process engineers, guiding execution of technical improvement projects.
- Serve as a process authority during design review, manufacture-ability analysis, and change control.
- Partner with operations, quality, supply chain, and external vendors to resolve systemic production issues.
- Monitor and report key metrics (OEE, throughput, defects) to senior leadership and recommend adjustments.
Required Qualifications
Desirable / Bonus Attributes
EEO & Local Compliance Statement (VA)
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities under the Virginia Values Act and applicable federal laws. Decisions on hiring, compensation, and promotions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.
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