Manufacturing Subject Matter Expert (SME)
About this role
About Tiberius Aerospace
Tiberius Aerospace is a cutting-edge Aerospace and Defense company committed to delivering innovative, secure, and compliant solutions for our customers. We specialize in mission-critical technology services for government and private sector customers, ensuring excellence in aerospace systems design, performance, and compliance.
Position Overview
Tiberius is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Subject Matter Expert (SME) to help design, scale, and optimize manufacturing processes for advanced aerospace and defense systems. This role will provide deep technical expertise in manufacturing strategy, production systems, and industrialization as the company transitions products from development into scalable production.
The Manufacturing SME will work closely with engineering, supply chain, and operations teams to ensure products are designed for manufacturability, production processes are efficient and reliable, and manufacturing operations meet strict quality and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing environments and thrives in fast-paced, high-growth organizations.
What You’ll Do
Provide technical leadership in manufacturing processes and production system design
Support transition of products from engineering development into production
Develop and optimize manufacturing workflows, tooling strategies, and production processes
Partner with engineering teams to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA)
Identify manufacturing risks and implement mitigation strategies
Support supplier selection and manufacturing partner engagement
Analyze production performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives
Develop documentation, work instructions, and manufacturing standards
Technical & Manufacturing Leadership Responsibilities
Define scalable manufacturing strategies for complex aerospace systems
Advise engineering teams on materials, tolerances, and manufacturability constraints
Support development of prototypes, pilot builds, and early production runs
Develop manufacturing validation and process qualification procedures
Assist in tooling design, process automation, and factory layout planning
Implement lean manufacturing principles and operational best practices
Support root cause analysis and corrective action for production issues
Help establish quality control and inspection processes
Operational & Production Support
Collaborate with supply chain teams to ensure reliable component sourcing
Support vendor qualification and manufacturing partner oversight
Assist in developing production forecasts and capacity planning
Contribute to cost reduction initiatives and manufacturing efficiency improvements
Support compliance with aerospace and defense manufacturing standards
Participate in cross-functional program reviews and production readiness reviews
Assist leadership in scaling manufacturing operations as production demand grows
What You’ll Bring
Essential
Minimum of 10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering
Minimum of 5 years Manufacturing / Process Engineering
Strong background in:
-Systems engineering
-Manufacturing quality control
Hands on experience in incoming and outgoing inspection processes.
Set up of change management and audit processes within prime and sub-tier manufacturers and suppliers.
Strong experience transitioning products from design to production
Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes relevant to aerospace or advanced hardware systems
Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
Experience working with cross-functional teams including engineering and supply chain
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced startup or high-growth environments
Mechanical Engineering Degree
Preferred
Electrical engineering background.
Experience in aerospace, defense, robotics, or advanced hardware manufacturing
Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing standards and quality systems
Experience with composite materials, precision machining, or electronics manufacturing
Experience with contract manufacturers and global supply chains
Background in production scaling or factory ramp-up
Experience implementing manufacturing automation or digital manufacturing systems
What We’re Looking For
Strong technical authority in manufacturing processes and production systems
Ability to bridge engineering design and real-world manufacturing constraints
Hands-on mindset with the ability to solve complex production challenges
Strong ownership mentality and focus on execution
Ability to build scalable manufacturing systems in a rapidly growing company
Collaborative approach when working across engineering, operations, and supply chain teams
Growth Opportunity
This role provides a unique opportunity to help build the manufacturing foundation for a rapidly growing aerospace and defense company. The Manufacturing SME will play a critical role in ensuring that advanced technologies can be reliably and efficiently produced at scale as Tiberius Aerospace continues to grow
Tiberius Aerospace Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. The Company maintains policies and practices that are designed to prevent discrimination or harassment against any qualified applicant or employee to the extent prohibited by federal, state and local laws and regulations. By way of example, discrimination on the basis of race (actual or perceived), ethnicity, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law is prohibited. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or need an alternative method for applying, you may contact for assistance. Tiberius Aerospace Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
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