Who Are We?

FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain partner for aerospace and defense companies, providing end-to-end supply chain solutions for OEM and aftermarket customers.

With more than 55+ years of experience and operations in 14 countries, we bring expertise across Commercial, Defense, Space, Business Aviation and Cargo through our specialized business divisions, Electronics, Hardware, Commercial Aftermarket, and Defense Aftermarket.

For more information, please visit the FDH Aero website.  

Why Work Here?

Fast-paced & Impactful Work – Every decision helps keep aircraft flying and missions moving

Driven Team & Culture – Supportive, driven colleagues who support you every step of the way

High-Growth Opportunities – We invest in your success with training and development

Competitive Benefits Package – Includes medical, dental, vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401k matching, wellness activities and more

At FDH Aero, we understand that the strength of our brand comes from our people, and our culture empowers every team member to contribute and grow.  As a global team, our culture is rooted in five (5) core values that begin with the words “We are” and include: service-first, respectful, amplifiers, open-minded and accountable. 

We Are Looking For

The Director, Cable Assembly will lead and oversee manufacturing and production operations for FDH’s cable assembly operation in Wake Forest, NC.

This leader will be responsible for driving efficiency, quality, and scalability on the production floor. This role demands a hands-on leader who will direct, plan, and optimize manufacturing operations while building and developing a high-performance production team.

This leader will be accountable for operations performance and overseeing the hiring, training, and talent development of the operations team to align with business objectives. Success in this role requires relentless execution of process improvements, operational excellence and a commitment to delivering results at the site.

What You’ll Do

As Director, Cable Assembly:

Manufacturing & Production Operations

• Lead day-to-day operations of cable assembly production, ensuring efficiency, safety, and quality.
• Oversee assembly processes, including cutting, stripping, crimping, soldering, and testing.
• Establish production schedule to achieve targets, consisting of multiple discrete teams within a two-shift environment
• Implement lean manufacturing principles to enhance productivity and minimize waste.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards.
• Monitor and improve production schedules, throughput, and on-time delivery.

Process Improvement & Quality Control

• Develop and enforce quality control standards to minimize defects and rework. Coordinate with the Quality function to achieve high first-pass quality production standards.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, Six Sigma, 5S, etc.) to optimize processes.
• Identify and implement automation and technology to enhance production efficiency.
• Analyze KPIs (yield rates, scrap rates, cycle times, etc.) and drive corrective actions.

Financial Oversight & Reporting

• Own P&L responsibility for the Wake Forest cable assembly operation, ensuring financial targets are met or exceeded.
• Develop and manage operational budgets, cost controls, and financial forecasting to support business goals.
• Prepare and present monthly business unit performance reports – including production metrics, cost analysis, and financial performance – to senior leadership.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities across operations, labor, and supply chain processes.

Customer Interface & Troubleshooting

• Serve as an escalation point for customer-facing technical or quality issues related to cable assemblies, working cross-functionally to drive resolution.
• Support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to address customer complaints, non-conformances, and field issues.
• Interface with key customers as needed to ensure responsiveness, build trust, and maintain high satisfaction with production deliverables.

Workforce & Team Leadership

• Manage and develop a world-class production teams consisting of production managers, supervisors, leads and technicians.
• Ensure workforce training and certification programs for compliance and skill development.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and operational excellence.

Supply Chain & Supplier Coordination

• Collaborate with supply chain teams to ensure timely and cost-effective material sourcing and replenishment.
• Establish inventory kitting standards in coordination with the materials and warehouse function.
• Work with suppliers to optimize lead times, pricing, and quality standards.
• Ensure alignment of raw material supply with production demands.

Facility & Equipment Management

• Oversee maintenance of equipment, tooling, and production infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc.).
• Plan for capital expenditures to support capacity growth and new technology adoption.

Compliance & Safety

• Maintain adherence to safety protocols, environmental standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead efforts to reduce workplace incidents and improve employee safety practices.

What You Bring

Special Requirements:

• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
• ITAR Requirement
• 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR 

Job Type: Full Time

FDH Aero is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.