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This role will be responsible for the development of precision cleaning processes, FOD mitigation, standards, equipment, staffing, training, and department infrastructure while driving safety, quality, throughput, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will bring leadership and technical expertise to create a high-performing cleaning organization from the ground up, establish robust and repeatable processes, and scale the department alongside increasing production demand.\nResponsibilities\nBuild and lead the Precision Cleaning team\nEstablish standardized cleaning processes, work instructions, and SOPs\nGenerate high-quality technical documentation such as engineering test plans, work instructions, equipment specifications, and qualification reports.\nWork directly with precision cleaning technicians and engineers to create and maintain training programs, competency matrices, and certification requirements.\nIdentify and implement precision cleaning equipment, tooling, chemicals, fixtures, and infrastructure needed to scale the department\nCollaborate with internal customers (Manufacturing, Quality, & Design) to ensure hardware is processed per design intent.\nDrive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives within the precision cleaning operation\nCollaborate with EHS to ensure and adhere to job safety principles\nCreate a long-term roadmap for the Precision Cleaning Department, including personnel, equipment, facility, and process capability\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in engineering, science or related field\n5+ years of demonstrated experience in precision cleaning, contamination control, or related manufacturing processes, preferably within aerospace, space, defense, semiconductor, or other high-reliability industries\nHands-on experience developing, implementing, and maintaining precision cleaning processes for aerospace materials, components, and hardware\n\nPreferred Skills and Experience\nAbility to manage people, multiple projects, and priorities simultaneously \nStrong understanding of chemical cleaning, material compatibility, reaction mechanisms, and precision cleaning science.\nExperience with cleaning validation processes (Particle Count and NVR).\nStrong background in contamination control principles, including particulate control, molecular contamination, and FOD prevention.\nExperience with automated or semi-automated precision cleaning processes for aerospace hardware (direct or indirect).\nExperience with manual precision cleaning processes for aerospace hardware.\nStrong understanding of GMP and regulatory requirements\nData analysis and problem-solving skills\nTechnical writing and documentation expertise\nStrong cross-functional collaboration skills\n\nAdditional Information:\nCompensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. 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