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At Janicki Industries, we turn complex ideas into real-world solutions through advanced engineering and manufacturing. Our teams design and build innovative structures, tooling, and systems that support industries including aerospace, space, defense, marine, and architecture. Across every role, from engineers and technicians to operations and support teams, our people help solve challenging problems, push the limits of design and manufacturing, and create solutions that make a lasting impact.
We are looking for a VP of Automation Engineering to join our growing team.
This position is located on-site in Sedro-Woolley, Washington State.
Department Summary:
The VP of Automation Engineering is a senior executive responsible for defining, leading, and executing the organization's automation strategy across all aerospace manufacturing operations. This role has enterprise-wide accountability for the design, deployment, integration, and continuous improvement of automated production systems — including industrial robotics, automated fiber placement (AFP), automated drilling and fastening, CNC machining cells, vision systems, automated inspection, conveyor and material handling systems, and advanced motion control platforms.
In the precision-driven, safety-critical aerospace manufacturing environment, the VP of Automation Engineering ensures that automation investments deliver measurable improvements in production throughput, dimensional quality, repeatability, labor efficiency, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) while maintaining full compliance with aerospace quality standards, safety regulations, and ITAR/EAR requirements. This leader serves as the organization's foremost authority on automation technology and serves as a key bridge between engineering, manufacturing operations, IT/OT, and capital finance.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Automation Strategy & Roadmap
- Develop and own the enterprise automation technology roadmap, identifying opportunities to replace manual operations, reduce cycle time, improve quality, and scale production capacity through targeted automation investments across all facilities and value streams.
- Evaluate emerging automation technologies — collaborative robotics (cobots), autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), AI-powered machine vision, digital twin simulation, adaptive control systems, and additive manufacturing integration — and build business cases for adoption aligned with strategic production goals.
- Establish automation investment prioritization frameworks, ROI thresholds, and portfolio governance processes in partnership with the CFO and VP of Capital Finance.
- Present automation strategy, capital investment proposals, and program performance to COO, CEO, and Board of Directors.
- Benchmark the organization's automation maturity against aerospace industry peers and identify capability gaps that represent competitive risk or opportunity.
Robotics & Automated Systems Engineering
- Lead the engineering design, simulation, integration, and commissioning of robotic workcells and automated production systems for aerostructures manufacturing — including carbon fiber layup, automated fiber placement (AFP), automated tape laying (ATL), drilling, fastening, trimming, NDT, and final assembly operations.
- Oversee selection, specification, and integration of industrial robots (6-axis, SCARA, delta, gantry, and collaborative) from leading OEM suppliers (Fanuc, KUKA, ABB, Yaskawa, Universal Robots) with aerospace manufacturing processes.
- Direct end-effector and tooling design for robotic systems, ensuring tooling is optimized for the specific material, geometry, and process requirements of aerospace composite and metallic structures.
- Ensure all robotic and automated systems are designed and validated to meet aerospace dimensional accuracy, repeatability, and surface quality requirements, including compliance with customer-specific tooling and process specifications.
- Oversee Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for all new automated systems, ensuring systems perform to specification before production release.
Controls, PLC, SCADA & Motion Systems
- Direct the design, programming, and maintenance of PLC-based machine control systems, SCADA platforms, HMI interfaces, and motion control architectures across automated production equipment and facilities.
- Establish standards for PLC programming languages (IEC 61131-3), control system architecture, network topology, and cybersecurity requirements for operational technology (OT) systems consistent with NIST and ICS-CERT guidance.
- Oversee integration of automation control systems with manufacturing execution systems (MES), ERP platforms, and IIoT data collection infrastructure to enable real-time production monitoring, traceability, and performance analytics.
- Lead machine safety engineering efforts, ensuring all automated systems comply with ANSI/RIA R15.06, ISO 10218, ISO/TS 15066 (collaborative robots), OSHA machine guarding standards, and customer safety requirements.
- Manage control system lifecycle, including obsolescence mitigation, spare parts strategy, firmware/software version control, and backup/recovery planning for critical production automation.
Digital Manufacturing & IIoT Integration
- Champion the integration of automation systems into the organization's digital manufacturing ecosystem, including MES, digital twin platforms, quality management systems, and real-time production analytics dashboards.
- Lead deployment of IIoT sensors, edge computing devices, and data acquisition systems on automated production equipment to capture real-time OEE, process parameter, and quality data.
- Partner with the VP of Manufacturing Technology and IT/OT teams to establish a secure, scalable OT network architecture that enables connectivity between shop floor automation and enterprise systems while protecting against cybersecurity threats.
- Develop digital twin models of automated workcells and production lines to support offline programming, process simulation, capacity modeling, and new program introduction planning.
- Drive data-driven continuous improvement of automated systems using machine learning, statistical process control (SPC), and predictive maintenance analytics derived from IIoT data streams.
Automated Inspection & Quality Integration
- Oversee deployment of automated inspection and metrology systems including coordinate measuring machines (CMM), laser trackers, photogrammetry systems, structured light scanners, automated ultrasonic testing (AUT), and machine vision inspection systems.
- Ensure automated inspection systems are integrated with the quality management system (QMS) to provide real-time, traceable dimensional and NDT data that supports AS9100 and customer-specific first article inspection (FAI/AS9102) requirements.
- Partner with quality engineering to develop automated inspection plans, acceptance criteria, and Statistical Process Control (SPC) programs for critical-to-quality (CTQ) characteristics on automated production lines.
- Lead deployment of in-process quality monitoring and closed-loop feedback control on automated systems to detect and correct process deviations before they result in nonconforming product.
- Support qualification and validation of automated inspection systems for use on safety-critical, flight-critical, and NADCAP-regulated processes.
Capital Project Execution
- Lead execution of major automation capital projects from concept through commissioning, including scope definition, vendor selection, contract negotiation, design review, installation management, acceptance testing, operator training, and production release.
- Manage automation capital project portfolios with budgets ranging from individual workcell investments ($500K–$5M) to multi-system facility automation programs ($10M–$50M+), ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to performance specification.
- Establish rigorous project management discipline for automation capital projects — including stage-gate reviews, risk registers, change control, and vendor performance management.
- Coordinate automation installation and commissioning activities with manufacturing operations to minimize production disruption, including detailed cutover planning, parallel run strategies, and contingency planning.
- Conduct post-commissioning performance reviews for all major automation investments, validating that ROI, OEE, quality, and throughput targets are achieved and documenting lessons learned.
Maintenance, Reliability & Continuous Improvement
- Establish and govern a Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) program for all automated production systems, including preventive maintenance schedules, predictive maintenance (PdM) programs, and condition-based monitoring strategies.
- Partner with maintenance and operations leadership to develop spare parts strategies, critical equipment redundancy plans, and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) targets for all production-critical automated systems.
- Drive continuous improvement of automated system OEE — analyzing availability, performance, and quality losses, identifying root causes, and leading cross-functional improvement initiatives.
- Establish automation engineering standards, design-for-maintainability guidelines, and documentation requirements (electrical schematics, pneumatic diagrams, O&M manuals, spare parts lists) that enable effective long-term system support.
- Lead automation failure analysis and corrective action for recurring system downtime, quality escapes, or safety incidents related to automated equipment.
Workforce, Safety & Organizational Development
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing automation engineering organization of 20–60+ engineers and technicians spanning robotics, controls, systems integration, and automation project management disciplines.
- Establish competency frameworks, training programs, and professional development pathways for automation engineers, including support for certifications (FANUC, ABB, Siemens, Rockwell, TUV Functional Safety Engineer).
- Champion a strong safety culture within the automation engineering team, ensuring all designs, installations, and modifications are executed with rigorous attention to machine safety, electrical safety, and human-robot collaboration safety.
- Partner with HR and operations leadership to develop workforce transition plans that support the introduction of automation — including retraining programs, role redesign, and change management strategies that maintain employee engagement.
- Represent the organization in industry consortia, automation technology partnerships, and supplier development forums (ARM Institute, AIA, SAE, AMRC).
Basic Qualifications:
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline required.
- Master's degree in Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or Business Administration (MBA) strongly preferred.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus; TUV Functional Safety Engineer (FSE) certification highly desirable.
Experience
- 15+ years of progressive experience in automation engineering, robotics systems integration, or manufacturing technology, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Substantial hands-on experience designing, deploying, and operating automated manufacturing systems in an aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing environment is required.
- Deep technical expertise in at least two of the following: industrial robotics, automated fiber placement (AFP/ATL), automated drilling and fastening, CNC automation, automated inspection/metrology, or automated assembly systems for aerostructures.
- Proven track record managing large-scale automation capital projects ($10M+) from concept through production release.
- Experience with IIoT integration, MES connectivity, and digital manufacturing platforms in an aerospace production environment.
- Prior experience leading automation programs subject to AS9100, NADCAP, and customer-specific quality and process approval requirements strongly preferred.
Technical Skills
- Expert knowledge of industrial robotics platforms and programming environments (FANUC TP/Karel, KUKA KRL, ABB RAPID, Yaskawa Inform, Universal Robots URScript) and robotic simulation tools (RoboDK, DELMIA, CATIA Robotics, Tecnomatix).
- Strong proficiency in PLC programming (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff) per IEC 61131-3 standards; experience with motion control systems (Siemens SINAMICS, Rockwell Kinetix, Beckhoff EtherCAT).
- Familiarity with SCADA platforms (Ignition, FactoryTalk, WinCC), MES integration, and IIoT data architecture (MQTT, OPC-UA, edge computing).
- Working knowledge of machine safety standards: ANSI/RIA R15.06, ISO 10218-1/2, ISO/TS 15066, IEC 62061, ISO 13849, NFPA 79.
- Experience with automated inspection technologies: CMM, laser tracker, photogrammetry, structured light scanning, AUT, phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT), and machine vision systems.
- Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing processes: composite layup and cure, automated fiber placement, precision machining, drilling and fastening, and aerostructure assembly.
- Understanding of ITAR/EAR export control regulations as they apply to automation technology, control system software, and international supplier or customer interactions.
Leadership Competencies
- Visionary technology leader who combines deep automation engineering expertise with strategic business acumen to drive competitive manufacturing advantage.
- Decisive, results-oriented executive who delivers complex capital projects on schedule and within budget while managing technical risk in a safety-critical environment.
- Collaborative cross-functional leader who builds strong partnerships with operations, quality, IT/OT, finance, and program management to realize the full value of automation investments.
- Effective communicator — able to translate complex automation concepts and capital investment proposals into clear, compelling business cases for executive and board audiences.
- Strong safety mindset with demonstrated commitment to machine safety, functional safety engineering, and human-robot collaboration safety as non-negotiable design requirements.
Detailed Wage Information
Salary range for this role is between $185,000 - $250,000 plus discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, and health benefits. Employees can also receive additional pay for off shifts. The range provided is Janicki’s estimate of the base compensation for this role. Actual amount offered will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities
BENEFITS
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution
Disability insurance as well as Life/AD&D insurance
HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution and FSA (Flexible Savings Account)
401k with employer matching
Paid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays)
Education reimbursement program
Several shift options
Premium pay for off-shifts
Not sure that you’ll be the perfect fit for this role? You should still apply! We’ll review your application for other opportunities. We are always on the lookout for talented people!
Janicki Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Janicki Industries does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, veteran/military service status, or any other legally protected status. Janicki is proud to be a military friendly employer.
Applicants or employees wishing to view a copy of Janicki Industries’ Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (360) 404-1997.
As a federal government contractor and a recipient of federal funding, Janicki is required to abide by federal drug testing requirements (including preemployment drug testing for cannabis). Additionally, because of Janicki’s work on aerospace products and the high volume of safety sensitive positions, Janicki takes the safety of its employees very seriously and requires that employees pass a preemployment drug test prior to starting employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
At Janicki Industries, we turn complex ideas into real-world solutions through advanced engineering and manufacturing. Our teams design and build innovative structures, tooling, and systems that support industries including aerospace, space, defense, marine, and architecture. Across every role, from engineers and technicians to operations and support teams, our people help solve challenging problems, push the limits of design and manufacturing, and create solutions that make a lasting impact.
We are looking for a VP of Automation Engineering to join our growing team.
This position is located on-site in Sedro-Woolley, Washington State.
Department Summary:
The VP of Automation Engineering is a senior executive responsible for defining, leading, and executing the organization's automation strategy across all aerospace manufacturing operations. This role has enterprise-wide accountability for the design, deployment, integration, and continuous improvement of automated production systems — including industrial robotics, automated fiber placement (AFP), automated drilling and fastening, CNC machining cells, vision systems, automated inspection, conveyor and material handling systems, and advanced motion control platforms.
In the precision-driven, safety-critical aerospace manufacturing environment, the VP of Automation Engineering ensures that automation investments deliver measurable improvements in production throughput, dimensional quality, repeatability, labor efficiency, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) while maintaining full compliance with aerospace quality standards, safety regulations, and ITAR/EAR requirements. This leader serves as the organization's foremost authority on automation technology and serves as a key bridge between engineering, manufacturing operations, IT/OT, and capital finance.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Automation Strategy & Roadmap
- Develop and own the enterprise automation technology roadmap, identifying opportunities to replace manual operations, reduce cycle time, improve quality, and scale production capacity through targeted automation investments across all facilities and value streams.
- Evaluate emerging automation technologies — collaborative robotics (cobots), autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), AI-powered machine vision, digital twin simulation, adaptive control systems, and additive manufacturing integration — and build business cases for adoption aligned with strategic production goals.
- Establish automation investment prioritization frameworks, ROI thresholds, and portfolio governance processes in partnership with the CFO and VP of Capital Finance.
- Present automation strategy, capital investment proposals, and program performance to COO, CEO, and Board of Directors.
- Benchmark the organization's automation maturity against aerospace industry peers and identify capability gaps that represent competitive risk or opportunity.
Robotics & Automated Systems Engineering
- Lead the engineering design, simulation, integration, and commissioning of robotic workcells and automated production systems for aerostructures manufacturing — including carbon fiber layup, automated fiber placement (AFP), automated tape laying (ATL), drilling, fastening, trimming, NDT, and final assembly operations.
- Oversee selection, specification, and integration of industrial robots (6-axis, SCARA, delta, gantry, and collaborative) from leading OEM suppliers (Fanuc, KUKA, ABB, Yaskawa, Universal Robots) with aerospace manufacturing processes.
- Direct end-effector and tooling design for robotic systems, ensuring tooling is optimized for the specific material, geometry, and process requirements of aerospace composite and metallic structures.
- Ensure all robotic and automated systems are designed and validated to meet aerospace dimensional accuracy, repeatability, and surface quality requirements, including compliance with customer-specific tooling and process specifications.
- Oversee Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for all new automated systems, ensuring systems perform to specification before production release.
Controls, PLC, SCADA & Motion Systems
- Direct the design, programming, and maintenance of PLC-based machine control systems, SCADA platforms, HMI interfaces, and motion control architectures across automated production equipment and facilities.
- Establish standards for PLC programming languages (IEC 61131-3), control system architecture, network topology, and cybersecurity requirements for operational technology (OT) systems consistent with NIST and ICS-CERT guidance.
- Oversee integration of automation control systems with manufacturing execution systems (MES), ERP platforms, and IIoT data collection infrastructure to enable real-time production monitoring, traceability, and performance analytics.
- Lead machine safety engineering efforts, ensuring all automated systems comply with ANSI/RIA R15.06, ISO 10218, ISO/TS 15066 (collaborative robots), OSHA machine guarding standards, and customer safety requirements.
- Manage control system lifecycle, including obsolescence mitigation, spare parts strategy, firmware/software version control, and backup/recovery planning for critical production automation.
Digital Manufacturing & IIoT Integration
- Champion the integration of automation systems into the organization's digital manufacturing ecosystem, including MES, digital twin platforms, quality management systems, and real-time production analytics dashboards.
- Lead deployment of IIoT sensors, edge computing devices, and data acquisition systems on automated production equipment to capture real-time OEE, process parameter, and quality data.
- Partner with the VP of Manufacturing Technology and IT/OT teams to establish a secure, scalable OT network architecture that enables connectivity between shop floor automation and enterprise systems while protecting against cybersecurity threats.
- Develop digital twin models of automated workcells and production lines to support offline programming, process simulation, capacity modeling, and new program introduction planning.
- Drive data-driven continuous improvement of automated systems using machine learning, statistical process control (SPC), and predictive maintenance analytics derived from IIoT data streams.
Automated Inspection & Quality Integration
- Oversee deployment of automated inspection and metrology systems including coordinate measuring machines (CMM), laser trackers, photogrammetry systems, structured light scanners, automated ultrasonic testing (AUT), and machine vision inspection systems.
- Ensure automated inspection systems are integrated with the quality management system (QMS) to provide real-time, traceable dimensional and NDT data that supports AS9100 and customer-specific first article inspection (FAI/AS9102) requirements.
- Partner with quality engineering to develop automated inspection plans, acceptance criteria, and Statistical Process Control (SPC) programs for critical-to-quality (CTQ) characteristics on automated production lines.
- Lead deployment of in-process quality monitoring and closed-loop feedback control on automated systems to detect and correct process deviations before they result in nonconforming product.
- Support qualification and validation of automated inspection systems for use on safety-critical, flight-critical, and NADCAP-regulated processes.
Capital Project Execution
- Lead execution of major automation capital projects from concept through commissioning, including scope definition, vendor selection, contract negotiation, design review, installation management, acceptance testing, operator training, and production release.
- Manage automation capital project portfolios with budgets ranging from individual workcell investments ($500K–$5M) to multi-system facility automation programs ($10M–$50M+), ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to performance specification.
- Establish rigorous project management discipline for automation capital projects — including stage-gate reviews, risk registers, change control, and vendor performance management.
- Coordinate automation installation and commissioning activities with manufacturing operations to minimize production disruption, including detailed cutover planning, parallel run strategies, and contingency planning.
- Conduct post-commissioning performance reviews for all major automation investments, validating that ROI, OEE, quality, and throughput targets are achieved and documenting lessons learned.
Maintenance, Reliability & Continuous Improvement
- Establish and govern a Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) program for all automated production systems, including preventive maintenance schedules, predictive maintenance (PdM) programs, and condition-based monitoring strategies.
- Partner with maintenance and operations leadership to develop spare parts strategies, critical equipment redundancy plans, and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) targets for all production-critical automated systems.
- Drive continuous improvement of automated system OEE — analyzing availability, performance, and quality losses, identifying root causes, and leading cross-functional improvement initiatives.
- Establish automation engineering standards, design-for-maintainability guidelines, and documentation requirements (electrical schematics, pneumatic diagrams, O&M manuals, spare parts lists) that enable effective long-term system support.
- Lead automation failure analysis and corrective action for recurring system downtime, quality escapes, or safety incidents related to automated equipment.
Workforce, Safety & Organizational Development
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing automation engineering organization of 20–60+ engineers and technicians spanning robotics, controls, systems integration, and automation project management disciplines.
- Establish competency frameworks, training programs, and professional development pathways for automation engineers, including support for certifications (FANUC, ABB, Siemens, Rockwell, TUV Functional Safety Engineer).
- Champion a strong safety culture within the automation engineering team, ensuring all designs, installations, and modifications are executed with rigorous attention to machine safety, electrical safety, and human-robot collaboration safety.
- Partner with HR and operations leadership to develop workforce transition plans that support the introduction of automation — including retraining programs, role redesign, and change management strategies that maintain employee engagement.
- Represent the organization in industry consortia, automation technology partnerships, and supplier development forums (ARM Institute, AIA, SAE, AMRC).
Basic Qualifications:
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline required.
- Master's degree in Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or Business Administration (MBA) strongly preferred.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus; TUV Functional Safety Engineer (FSE) certification highly desirable.
Experience
- 15+ years of progressive experience in automation engineering, robotics systems integration, or manufacturing technology, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Substantial hands-on experience designing, deploying, and operating automated manufacturing systems in an aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing environment is required.
- Deep technical expertise in at least two of the following: industrial robotics, automated fiber placement (AFP/ATL), automated drilling and fastening, CNC automation, automated inspection/metrology, or automated assembly systems for aerostructures.
- Proven track record managing large-scale automation capital projects ($10M+) from concept through production release.
- Experience with IIoT integration, MES connectivity, and digital manufacturing platforms in an aerospace production environment.
- Prior experience leading automation programs subject to AS9100, NADCAP, and customer-specific quality and process approval requirements strongly preferred.
Technical Skills
- Expert knowledge of industrial robotics platforms and programming environments (FANUC TP/Karel, KUKA KRL, ABB RAPID, Yaskawa Inform, Universal Robots URScript) and robotic simulation tools (RoboDK, DELMIA, CATIA Robotics, Tecnomatix).
- Strong proficiency in PLC programming (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff) per IEC 61131-3 standards; experience with motion control systems (Siemens SINAMICS, Rockwell Kinetix, Beckhoff EtherCAT).
- Familiarity with SCADA platforms (Ignition, FactoryTalk, WinCC), MES integration, and IIoT data architecture (MQTT, OPC-UA, edge computing).
- Working knowledge of machine safety standards: ANSI/RIA R15.06, ISO 10218-1/2, ISO/TS 15066, IEC 62061, ISO 13849, NFPA 79.
- Experience with automated inspection technologies: CMM, laser tracker, photogrammetry, structured light scanning, AUT, phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT), and machine vision systems.
- Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing processes: composite layup and cure, automated fiber placement, precision machining, drilling and fastening, and aerostructure assembly.
- Understanding of ITAR/EAR export control regulations as they apply to automation technology, control system software, and international supplier or customer interactions.
Leadership Competencies
- Visionary technology leader who combines deep automation engineering expertise with strategic business acumen to drive competitive manufacturing advantage.
- Decisive, results-oriented executive who delivers complex capital projects on schedule and within budget while managing technical risk in a safety-critical environment.
- Collaborative cross-functional leader who builds strong partnerships with operations, quality, IT/OT, finance, and program management to realize the full value of automation investments.
- Effective communicator — able to translate complex automation concepts and capital investment proposals into clear, compelling business cases for executive and board audiences.
- Strong safety mindset with demonstrated commitment to machine safety, functional safety engineering, and human-robot collaboration safety as non-negotiable design requirements.
Detailed Wage Information
Salary range for this role is between $185,000 - $250,000 plus discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, and health benefits. Employees can also receive additional pay for off shifts. The range provided is Janicki’s estimate of the base compensation for this role. Actual amount offered will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities
BENEFITS
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution
Disability insurance as well as Life/AD&D insurance
HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution and FSA (Flexible Savings Account)
401k with employer matching
Paid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays)
Education reimbursement program
Several shift options
Premium pay for off-shifts
Not sure that you’ll be the perfect fit for this role? You should still apply! We’ll review your application for other opportunities. We are always on the lookout for talented people!
Janicki Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Janicki Industries does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, veteran/military service status, or any other legally protected status. Janicki is proud to be a military friendly employer.
Applicants or employees wishing to view a copy of Janicki Industries’ Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (360) 404-1997.
As a federal government contractor and a recipient of federal funding, Janicki is required to abide by federal drug testing requirements (including preemployment drug testing for cannabis). Additionally, because of Janicki’s work on aerospace products and the high volume of safety sensitive positions, Janicki takes the safety of its employees very seriously and requires that employees pass a preemployment drug test prior to starting employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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The qualifications that appear most often in VP of operations jobs.
- 10 or more years of progressive operations leadership experience across multiple functions
- Proven experience managing P&L, capital budgets, and cost optimization initiatives
- Strong background in supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing process improvement
- Experience leading cross-functional teams of 50 or more direct and indirect reports
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite
- Bachelor's degree in business, operations management, engineering, or a related field
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Tailor your resume to the industry vertical
A vp of operations resume built around distribution center throughput reads poorly to a SaaS company hiring for cross-functional alignment. Reframe your accomplishments using the terminology and KPIs that appear in the job posting before you submit.
Prepare a turnaround or transformation story
Most vp of operations interviews pivot on one question: what broke, and how did you fix it. Walk in with a specific operational failure you inherited, the diagnosis you made, the changes you drove, and the measurable outcome. Vague answers about process improvement will not land.
Negotiate scope before title or pay
At the VP level, the reporting structure and decision-making authority matter as much as compensation. Ask directly which functions roll up to you, whether you have budget authority, and how close the role sits to the CEO before accepting any offer.
Filter by company growth stage when targeting openings
A vp of operations role at a Series B startup means building systems from scratch. The same title at a 10,000-person enterprise means optimizing existing ones. Identify which environment you perform in best and filter your search accordingly to avoid mismatched interviews.
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Which companies are hiring the most vp of operationss?
The companies hiring the most vp of operationss right now include Jobot, Rippling, and Essen Health Care, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is strongest in sectors with high operational complexity, including healthcare systems, logistics companies, and multi-unit consumer businesses.
How many vp of operations jobs are remote?
About 59% of vp of operations openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, though full remote is far less common at this level than in individual contributor roles. Strategy, analytics, and vendor management functions within operations tend to offer the most location flexibility, while roles overseeing physical facilities or field teams typically require on-site presence.
How do you become a vp of operations?
Start by building a foundation in a single operational function, such as supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing, then take on cross-functional responsibility as a director or senior director. Demonstrate you can own a P&L, lead large teams through change, and translate business strategy into operational execution. Most companies promote to this level after sustained results in a director role with enterprise-wide impact.
Can you get hired as a vp of operations without direct VP-level experience?
Yes, but you need to close the gap on paper before the interview. Candidates who move into a first VP role typically have director-level titles paired with VP-scale responsibilities, such as overseeing multiple departments, managing large budgets, or leading company-wide initiatives. Emphasize outcomes over titles, and target companies where the function is growing and the role was recently created rather than backfilled.
What does the vp of operations interview process look like?
Expect multiple rounds beginning with an initial screen by HR or a talent partner, followed by interviews with the CEO or COO, peer department heads, and often a panel from the functions you would oversee. Most processes include a case study or operational assessment where you diagnose a real business problem and present a recommendation. Final rounds frequently involve a conversation with the board or executive committee.
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