Lead manufacturing operations onsite in Central Ontario, combining production ramp expertise with quality and supply chain leadership. Build SkyCan Systems’ production capability.

As Head of Manufacturing Operations, you will own manufacturing from design release through delivery and sustainment. SkyCan Systems is scaling from an engineering core to a full production organization. You will stand up the facility, lead technology transfer, and scale production from low-rate initial production to full rate. The role covers composite fabrication, CNC, final assembly, integration, test, AS9100 quality, sourcing, scheduling, facilities, and sustainment.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the brownfield retrofit of the Central Ontario facility
- Manage technology transfer and localization to Canadian-built units
- Drive NPI, DFM feedback,



and production-rate scaling
- Own AS9100 inspection, FAI, ATP, and CAPA
- Manage scheduling, suppliers, materials, costs, and delivery

Requirements:

- 12+ years manufacturing leadership in aerospace, defence, or automotive
- Experience leading multi-function manufacturing organizations at rate production
- Production-facility stand-up or industrialization experience
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or related field
- Eligibility for CGP assessment and Secret clearance or higher

Bring industrialization, production, quality, and supply chain leadership to SkyCan Systems’ Central Ontario manufacturing facility.

📌 Head of Manufacturing Operations (Barrie)
🏢 SkyCan Systems
📍 Barrie