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Head of Manufacturing

JetZero · Greensboro, NC

Posted about 3 months ago · $270,000 to $300,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 days
JetZero's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
95% of JetZero's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at JetZero
high
18 stale, 0 reposted of 19 open
Hiring momentum
24 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from JetZero's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for JetZero.

About this role

The Head of Manufacturing at JetZero will lead all production operations, focusing on the transition from prototype to full-scale production of a blended-wing body aircraft. This role involves developing manufacturing strategies, overseeing facility ramp-up, and ensuring operational excellence while collaborating with various teams to integrate manufacturing systems. The position requires a strong background in aerospace manufacturing and leadership experience.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of JetZero as an employer.

What you need

  • 15+ years of experience in aerospace or advanced manufacturing
  • At least 5 years in a senior leadership role
  • Proven record of leading greenfield manufacturing site development and high-rate production ramp-ups
  • Expertise in lean production, advanced manufacturing technologies, and automation systems
  • Strong understanding of aerospace quality systems (AS9100, FAA Part 21, etc.)
  • Demonstrated ability to build and scale large, cross-disciplinary teams

Nice to have

  • Experience with composite structures, large-scale assembly
  • Prior leadership in a startup or early-stage industrial environment
  • Familiarity with digital twin and model-based manufacturing systems

What you get

  • Generous PTO
  • 12 paid holidays
  • 401(k)
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance

Worth weighing

  • No remote work mentioned, position is onsite in Greensboro, NC
  • Compensation range provided, but final offer depends on various factors
  • No mention of specific technologies or tools used in manufacturing processes

Summarised from JetZero's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by JetZero on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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