Factory Planning and Expansion Lead

The role

This person will drive end-to-end planning, factory layout, and construction support for new manufacturing facilities and expansions. They will lead large-scale factory design from concept through commissioning.

What you will do

• Collaborate with manufacturing, process engineering, and operations teams to translate production needs into facility requirements
• Ensure factory layouts, workflows, and utilities are integrated into construction plans
• Review and approve design drawings, specifications, and construction documents
• Support all phases of factory expansion projects including site selection, design coordination, construction, and commissioning
• Serve as the owner’s representative for all construction activities
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and capital expenditure plans
• Oversee commissioning of facilities to ensure readiness for manufacturing operations
• Drive punch list completion, final inspections, and occupancy approvals
• Support general contractors, subcontractors, architects, and engineering firms
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress, quality, and safety compliance

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in industrial construction or capital projects
• Significant exposure to aerospace or high-spec manufacturing environments
• Proven track record delivering large-scale manufacturing facilities, hangars, or precision production spaces
• Strong expertise in construction project management, contracts, and site execution
• Deep understanding of industrial building systems (MEP, utilities, clean rooms, etc. as applicable)

Nice to have

• Master's degree
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth manufacturing environments
• Previous industrial experience, mechanical & infrastructure intense projects
• Experience with factory automation or advanced manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with lean factory design or production flow optimization
• Experience with sustainability, energy systems, or green building standards (LEED, etc.)

Benefits

• Equity in the form of stock options
• Group health insurance plans
• Paid vacation time
• Sick leave
• Holiday pay
• 401K savings plan
• Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles

Before you apply

• Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged
• Skydio, Inc. uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility

About the company

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight. The team combines expertise in artificial intelligence, hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession.