Plant ManagerAurex

Plant Manager

Arvada, CO

Who We Are

Aurex is a mission-focused aerospace and defense company building the next frontier of deterrence. From hypersonics and missile defense to hardened networks and orbital systems, we design, test, and deliver the platforms that turn unproven ideas into battlefield-ready capability.

Born in Huntsville and built for speed, Aurex brings together aerospace veterans, combat-tested operators, and forward-leaning technologists to solve problems that matter—fast. We move from whiteboard to warfighter with precision, clarity, and zero tolerance for fluff.

Job Overview

• Direct all production-related activities and flow within the factory, including direct management of the Operations, Supply Chain, Production Control, and Quality functions
• Ensure work areas comply with health, safety, and environmental standards
  Adhere to all internal and external quality standards, including AS9100
• Evaluate, manage, and motivate all direct reports through a strong emphasis on planning, organization, preparation, follow-up, and internal communication
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement through the application of Lean philosophies, systems, and tools
• Communicate clearly and directly with employees concerning performance expectations, productivity, and accountability
• Support backlog health as a secondary responsibility by partnering with sales and
• leadership to provide operational input to quotes and proposals, engaging with customers during site visits, and identifying opportunities to improve win probability, capacity alignment, and long-term customer retention—without direct quota or closing responsibility

This is a role for an operations leader who is strategic, results-driven, and collaborative, and who thrives in a team-based environment where attention to detail, productivity, and commitment to quality and safety are rewarded.

Basic Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment with increasing responsibility, including at least 5 years of direct people management
• Bachelor’s degree (Engineering preferred) or equivalent experience
• Excellent understanding of ERP systems (JobBoss/ECI preferred), master scheduling, and financial management
• Demonstrated results-oriented leadership style focused on execution and continuous improvement using data
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on innovative and creative solutions that result in early delivery and lower cost
• Demonstrated experience applying Lean philosophy, concepts, and tools
• Quality management systems experience (e.g., AS9100)
• Knowledge in quoting and execution of precision machining is considered a strong plus
• Knowledge and experience executing government manufacturing contracts
• Experience collaborating with sales and operations leadership to support backlog stability through accurate quoting, capacity awareness, and strong customer execution

How You Will Be Rewarded

The salary range for this role is $125,000 – $150,000 annually We offer a comprehensive total rewards approach to compensation, providing incentives and benefits that extend far beyond the base salary. Compensation is determined by the candidate’s work experience, education, training, and relevant skills. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and professional growth.

Location: Arvada, CO
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Aurex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It prohibits discrimination, retaliation, or any type of harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, citizenship, immigration status, or any other legally protected status in employment, including in hiring, firing, and recruiting decisions. All applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for positions at Aurex. There may be limited circumstances in which a law, regulation, executive order, or government contract would require certain citizenship; only in those limited circumstances would Aurex require certain citizenship status to comply with the relevant law, regulation, executive order, or government contract applicable to that position. For all other positions, Aurex does not consider an applicant’s citizenship but only requires that the applicant be authorized to work lawfully in the United States. If a position is one that falls under export control laws and regulations requiring authorization from the U.S. government to access export-controlled items, any hiring is contingent on the applicant passing the export compliance assessment, which is separate from the I-9 process, for that specific position. A background check will be required prior to any hire.

Elevate your career by joining the Aurex Platform, a leader in aerospace innovation

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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