Vice President, General Manager - Aerospace Systems
Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Production Management · Manufacturing Engineering
In short
Saab, Inc. Aerospace Systems is looking for a Vice President, General Manager to lead its West Lafayette, IN operations. This executive role is responsible for overall performance, strategic direction, P&L, and growth of the site, focusing on advanced manufacturing for military trainer aircraft.
Responsibilities
- Provide full P&L leadership and accountability for site performance, including operational, financial, and strategic outcomes.
- Champion a culture of safety, quality, compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization.
- Refine, shape, and execute the site’s strategic roadmap in alignment with Saab’s global aeronautics business strategy.
- Drive operational excellence across manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and program execution, ensuring performance, regulatory compliance, efficiency, and scalability.
- Lead, develop, and evolve a high-performing leadership team; build organizational depth and succession pipelines.
- Partner with U.S. and Saab AB global Business Area Aeronautics stakeholders to identify and capture growth opportunities, including new programs, capabilities, and partnerships.
- Strengthen integration and collaboration with Saab’s global functions, including engineering, R&D, and commercial organizations.
- Establish a world class aerospace design engineering capability for Saab in West Lafayette, IN.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or related field required.
- 20+ years of progressive executive leadership experience, with a demonstrated track record of leading complex, mid- to large-scale organizations within aerospace and defense.
- Significant experience leading manufacturing operations, ideally within aerostructures or highly engineered products.
- Proven success with P&L ownership and driving financial and operational performance.
- Deep experience in aerospace and defense markets, including understanding of regulatory and customer environments.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and grow business in Aerospace and Defense markets.
- Demonstrated ability to define and execute growth strategies, including market expansion and capability development.
- Strong executive presence with the ability to influence at senior levels internally and externally.
- Experience operating within a global, matrixed organization.
- Strategic thinker with strong business acumen, paired with the ability to drive execution.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Desired Qualifications
- MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents.
- Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays.
- 401(k) with employer contributions.
- Tuition assistance and student loan assistance.
- Wellness and employee assistance resources.
- Employee stock purchase opportunities.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Professional growth opportunities.
- Competitive wages.
- Work-life balance.
- Business casual atmosphere.
- Comprehensive benefits.
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Company
Saab
Job Posted
2 weeks ago
Expires
in 3 months
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Executive
Locations
West Lafayette, United States of America
Qualification
Bachelor, Master, Doctoral
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