Growth sector
Industry, Manufacturing, Aerospace & Defense
From aerospace and defense through advanced manufacturing and process — technical leadership, with a P&L attached to it.
The market
Why this sector, and why now.
- Aerospace & defense
- One of the largest and most established industrial sectors in the United States.
- Reshoring
- Automation and reshoring are pulling operational leadership into short supply.
- Technical + commercial
- The scarce profile is the leader who can run a plant and a P&L.
Roles we place
Leadership mandates, not vacancies.
| Role | Typical first-year compensation | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Operating Officer | $300,000 to $450,000 | Multi-site manufacturing |
| VP Operations / Plant President | $200,000 to $320,000 | Single and multi-site |
| VP Engineering | $220,000 to $300,000 | Advanced manufacturing, aerospace |
| VP Quality & Regulatory | $180,000 to $250,000 | Regulated manufacturing |
| General Manager | $200,000 to $300,000 | Business unit P&L |
Our view
Industrial leaders do not read job ads.
The plant president you want is running one. The only way to reach that person is a direct, confidential and credible approach, from someone who understands what the job actually involves. Advertising the role produces a shortlist of people who are available, rather than people who are good.
Hiring in Industry?
Tell us the role and the timeline. Fifteen minutes is usually enough for us both to know whether we can help.