Manufacturing Subject Matter Expert (SME)

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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