Director of Manufacturing

Job DetailsJob Location: Tacoma, WA 98409Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $145,000.00 - $165,000.00 Salary/yearJob Shift: DayJob Category: ManufacturingDEMGY Pacific | Tacoma, Washington

Build It Better. Lead It Forward.

Are you the kind of manufacturing leader who walks into a complex operation and immediately sees what it could become?

You recognize the bottlenecks, connect people with processes, and turn complexity into a disciplined, high-performing operation. You are energized by difficult challenges, continuous improvement, and the freedom to make meaningful decisions. You don’t simply maintain the status quo - you build something better.

DEMGY Pacific is seeking a Director of Manufacturing to lead our Tacoma operation and directly influence safety, quality, delivery, cost, culture, and future growth.

Why DEMGY?

The strength of a global organization. The heart of a family company.

Since 1947, DEMGY has combined stability and strong corporate infrastructure with a people-centered culture where colleagues know, support, and care about one another.

Here, your ideas will be valued, your decisions will have visible impact, and every day will bring a new opportunity to improve, innovate, and win as a team.

What You’ll Lead

Direct production operations for precision aerospace components.
Improve capacity, throughput, quality, cost, efficiency, and on-time delivery.
Turn manufacturing strategy into focused, disciplined daily execution.
Champion Lean works, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, and continuous-improvement initiatives.
Use KPIs - including OEE, scrap, first-pass yield, and labor efficiency - to identify problems and drive action.
Build, coach, and develop a high-performing manufacturing leadership team.
Strengthening accountability, collaboration, safety, and employee engagement.
Ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, ITAR, CMMC, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Manage manufacturing costs, budgets, and capital investments.

What You Bring

10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, preferably within aerospace or defense.
Experience leading multi-shift or multi-site production operations.
Strong knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes and regulatory requirements.
Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement; certification preferred.
Strong analytical judgment and data-driven decision-making skills.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as IQMS, JobBOSS, SAP, Oracle, or Epicor.
Experience with plastics manufacturing, precision machining, or assembly is highly desirable.

You’ll Thrive Here If You…

Love developing people and improving processes.
Naturally bring clarity and structure to complexity.
Want autonomy to make decisions and own the results.
Constantly seek ways to optimize and innovate.
Are motivated by progress, variety, and measurable achievement.
Never stop asking, “How can we make this better?”

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $145k - $165k

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability and Supplemental Benefit Coverage Options
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) with Company Matching

Generous Paid Time Off

How to Apply

To be considered for this opportunity, you MUST complete our company survey here:

https://go.cultureindex.com/s/spyV5P2SWD

Bring your vision. Build the operation. Develop the team. Raise the standard.

Join DEMGY Pacific and help shape what comes next.
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