Vice President Gas Turbine Manufacturing (New Make)

About PROENERGY

PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. Where others see impossible energy challenges, PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions.

Our Footprint

PROENERGY delivers fast-start, dispatchable power solutions from worldwide centers for aeroderivative excellence. We are investing more than $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure to serve our customers.

In Sedalia, Missouri, our 600,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturing—a world-class investment in fast-start power and the only campus of its kind in the world—is growing by 40 percent.

In Houston, Texas, our 500,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care features a Level-IV depot and aero repair facility, which executes comprehensive services for aeroderivative engines under one roof.

In Kansas City, we have an office with an Engineering team that supports our sought-after solutions for turnkey projects and contracted power.

And our worldwide service centers ensure local service expertise near our customers. Our expanding service footprint includes Phoenix, Buenos Aires, New Brunswick, and additional locations in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia.

Our Philosophy

We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan. If you are looking for a rewarding career and possess specialized knowledge and quality-oriented problem-solving skills, we encourage you to apply today.

Position Summary

The Vice President of Gas Turbine Manufacturing will provide strategic leadership for all precision machining and production operations supporting aero-derivative gas turbine components. This executive role is critical in driving operational excellence, aggressive capacity expansion, and a culture of continuous improvement to meet growing demand in the energy and industrial sectors. The VP will optimize high-precision manufacturing processes, ensure the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance, and deliver scalable, cost-effective production capabilities while maintaining on-time delivery and superior product performance.

Reports To: SVP Operations

Work Location: 2001 Proenergy Blvd, Sedalia, MO 65301 (with travel to manufacturing sites as required)

Position Responsibilities

Capacity Growth & Expansion: Lead strategic initiatives to significantly increase manufacturing capacity through new equipment acquisition, facility expansions, process optimization, and workforce scaling. Develop and execute multi-year capacity roadmaps to support revenue growth targets.
Precision Machining Leadership: Oversee all aspects of precision machining operations for complex aero-derivative gas turbine parts, including multi-axis CNC milling/turning, EDM, grinding, and specialized processes for superalloys, titanium, and other exotic materials. Ensure adherence to extremely tight tolerances and stringent aerospace-level quality requirements.
Continuous Improvement: Champion a robust culture of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies. Drive ongoing improvements in cycle times, yield, scrap reduction, throughput, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Operational Excellence: Manage end-to-end manufacturing operations, including production planning, scheduling, quality assurance, supply chain integration, and shop floor execution. Implement advanced manufacturing technologies and methods to improve process capability.
Quality & Compliance: Ensure full compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, ITAR, and other relevant aerospace and regulatory standards. Maintain robust quality systems and achieve top-tier customer audit performance.
Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performance team of manufacturing directors, engineers, supervisors, and skilled machinists. Attract and retain top technical talent in precision machining.
Financial & Budget Management: Own manufacturing P&L elements, including cost of goods sold, capital expenditures, and operational budgets. Deliver year-over-year cost reductions while supporting capacity growth.
Strategic Planning: Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Sales, and Supply Chain teams on new product introductions (NPI), design for manufacturability (DFM), and long-term manufacturing strategy.
Safety & Sustainability: Maintain an exemplary safety record and lead initiatives to improve workplace safety and environmental performance.
Performance Metrics: Establish and track KPIs related to capacity utilization, on-time delivery, first-pass yield, cost per part, and continuous improvement project ROI. Provide executive-level reporting to senior leadership.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in: Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field required. Master’s degree or MBA strongly preferred.
Experience: 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in precision manufacturing, with at least 5 years at a Director or VP level. Deep expertise in aero-derivative gas turbine or aerospace component manufacturing is highly preferred.
Technical Expertise: Strong background in precision machining of complex, high-value parts using advanced CNC and multi-axis equipment. Proven success scaling capacity in a high-mix, high volume environment.
Must be able to speak, read, and write English fluently.
US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Key Skills & Competencies

Demonstrated success leading major capacity expansion projects and delivering measurable continuous improvement results (e.g., productivity gains, cost reductions).
Expert knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma methodologies and change management.
Strong financial acumen with experience managing large capital budgets and driving cost efficiency.
Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, technically demanding environment with high quality standards.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, MES, and modern manufacturing software tools.
Willingness to travel as needed (20-40%).

It is PROENERGY’s policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.

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